Orthopedic Medical Assistant-LH Orthopedics Bowie

The role

The Orthopedic Medical Assistant works in an ambulatory setting providing assistance to Physicians and Physician Assistants. This person will perform duties including rooming, educating, and helping patients during visits.

What you will do

• Assists with management of fracture reduction, dislocations, and application of casts/splints
• Applies slings, ace wraps, crutches/canes, immobilizers, plaster, fiberglass and preformed splints
• Removes casts, splints and other orthopedic devices
• Assists with fitting Orthotic devices when necessary
• Obtains and documents patient vital signs
• Enters patient health history and meets department metrics
• Interviews, triages and prepares patients
• Prepares equipment for and assists providers in minor office procedures
• Removes sutures or staples
• Applies and removes bandages and dressings

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
• Must be able to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally
• Must be able to move up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly
• Must be able to sit, stand, lift, bend and move intermittently
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to speak, hear, read and write the English language

Nice to have

• Documentation of graduation from an accredited training program
• Customer Service experience
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan (with employer match for employees who work more than 1000 hours in a calendar year)
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs

About the company

Luminis Health is the employer for this position.