Orthopedic Technician Medical Assistant - job 1 of 2

Overview

Hello humankindness Dignity Health Medical Group is the employed physician group of Dignity Health Arizona. Dignity Health Medical Group (DHMG) employs approximately 400 providers and 1200 support staff that cover a wide variety of specialties. The medical group has had tremendous success over the past few years and now provides more than 73 subspecialty services. The physicians provide clinical services in their areas of specialty and many serve in pivotal academic, research and leadership roles. DHMG is also heavily involved in preparing tomorrow's healthcare providers. DHMG has 84 medical school students and approximately 200 residents and fellows throughout the 25 academic programs. Clinical services are complemented with translational and bench research to augment medical education for residents and students. The mission of Dignity Health Medical Group is consistent with Dignity Health's mission and St. Joseph's guiding principles with a focus on innovative clinical care and the pursuit of excellence through scholarly activities. As part of the Dignity Health hospital system, DHMG has full access to the staff and all facilities on our hospital campuses. This unique relationship with our hospital allows Dignity Health Medical Group to provide its patients with state-of-the-art patient services including care of the poor and disenfranchised. Look for us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. For the health of our community ... we are proud to announce that we are a tobacco-free campus

Responsibilities

A medical assistant plays a crucial role in healthcare settings, providing both administrative and clinical support to ensure the smooth operation of medical offices, clinics, and hospitals. Here's a summary of their responsibilities:

• Medical Assistant responsibilities include providing a basic level of patient care and treatment.
• Assists with obtaining vital signs, documents chief complaint, obtains patient history, and provides assistance to physicians, residents and/or licensed nursing personnel.
• Alerts physician of problems/concerns/abnormalities.
• Orthopedic Technician responsibilities include performs casting, splinting, traction application and various soft good applications.
• Works with providers, residents, nurse practitioners, and nurses to coordinate ongoing orthopedic needs.
• Assists providers with wound care.
• Maintains hospital standards of zero tolerance for mislabeled specimens and collects laboratory specimens according to hospital protocol.
• Assists the nurse/physician during examinations, treatments and procedures as requested.
• Retrieves necessary equipment and supplies.
• Performs follow-up actions as directed.
• Documents clinically relevant findings in the patient's record according to hospital protocols and clinical protocols.
• Conducts front desk duties as needed (check in, registrations, scheduling appointments).
• Complete full patient registration in IDX when registering new patients.
• Ensure all patient information is updated and current when following up/interacting with patients.
• Verify insurance eligibility and/or benefits.

Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000.

Qualifications

MINIMUM

High School Diploma or G.E.D. and a graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or completion of an U.S. Armed Forces medical services training program. Candidates who completed a program prior to February 2, 2000 can satisfy the minimum education requirements by providing evidence of direct supervision by the same physician, physician group, or physician assistant for a minimum of 2000 hours to satisfy the minimum education requirements.

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification - Nat'l 

As related to Medical Assistant, demonstrated experience with computer program utilized for checking-in and scheduling patients.

As related to Orthopedic Tech, six months related experience required.

Demonstrated experience with computer program utilized for checking-in and scheduling patients required.

PREFERRED

Previous MA experience highly preferred.

Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience.

Previous experience in designated specialty. 

Bilingual skills.