Medical Assistant Iii, Orthopaedic Surgery

Description

The Santa Monica Hospital is seeking to hire a full-time

Medical Assistant III to join the Orthopaedic Surgery Department. You will

provide clinical and technical support assisting the physicians in the

provision of medical care to patients. Primary duties include:

Interviewing patients, take vital signs, room patients for providers, and record services in patients' charts

Updating and verifying patients' medical history

Assisting in cast, braces, and splint application and removal

Providing basic DME fitting, ultrasound, or other procedure set up and support

Rooming and discharging of patients

Appointment scheduling

Required to float to all UCLA Orthopaedic Surgery Clinics as needed.

Salary Range: $28.06/hr - $37.02

Qualifications

Valid Medical Assistant Certification from AAMA

BLS (CPR) certification from the American Red Cross or

American Heart Association

Ability to work with the physical demands of standing 80% of

the day, lifting limbs of patients, and other clinical needs

Minimum 2-years of experience working in medical office

Prior experience working with Orthopaedic patients

Previous experience with cast/splinting (preferred)

Knowledge of CPT and ICD 10 codes for billing

Knowledge and ability to practice aseptic techniques when

assisting with procedures and wound care

Working knowledge of medical terminology

Strong communication skills both verbally and in writing

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