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Next Journey Orthopaedics

Medical Assistant

Next Journey Orthopaedics, Mc Lean, Virginia, us, 22107

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We are seeking a Medical Assistant to become a part of our team! You will perform routine administrative and clinical assignments to keep the medical facility running smoothly.

Responsibilities:

Handle all administrative duties in a timely manner

Perform routine clinical tasks to support medical staff

Escort patients to exam rooms and take history

Prepare patients for examination, escort them to the treatment room and be present during examination/treatment to assist the physician in treatment procedures

Answer incoming telephone calls, greet patients, entertain inquiries, and facilitate correspondence with regards to their treatment in the clinic

Liaise with the orthopedist in booking patients’ appointments in line with their schedule to facilitate smooth flow of operations

Collect results of patients’ tests from the laboratory, sort them out and make them available to the orthopedist before he/she attends to patients

Record medical histories and vital signs of patients by carrying out proper checkup on them before consultation with the physician

Sterilize equipment before and after treatment and properly dispose used containers and items to avoid infection

Clean the treatment room to avoid infection, and get it ready after use for the treatment of other patients

Create and fill patients’ chart with relevant and current information about their health condition, and update chart with changes and progress in patients’ health

Maintain communication with patients after treatment to monitor their progress and suggest continuous treatment in the event of a relapse

Casting and splinting patients and willingness to learn how

​Qualifications:

Previous experience in healthcare administration or other related fields

Strong organizational skills

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment