Orthopedic Medical Assistant-Capital Ortho Lanham Med

Customer Service experience, preferred.

Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology, preferred.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Assists the Orthopedic Physician, PA/NPs with the management of fracture reduction, dislocations, and the application of casts/splints.  Applies slings, ace wraps, crutches/canes, immobilizers, plaster, fiberglass and preformed splints and instructs patient in their proper care/use.

Removes casts, splints and other orthopedic devices.  Assists with fitting Orthotic devices when necessary.

Able to obtain patient vital signs and properly document them in the patients medical record.

Responsible for accurately entering in patient’s health history as well as meet department initiatives and metrics needed within the patient’s chart.   Interviews, triages and prepares patients to facilitate smooth flow.

Demonstrates clinical competency and problem solving in the delivery of patient care by performing indirect and direct patient care in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.  Assists patients with activities of daily living if necessary.