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Medical Assistant - Orthopedics, Monroe
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- The Medical Assistant's primary responsibility is to assist in the delivery of healthcare support for the practice.
- Conducts pre-visit planning by reviewing and updating the patient's medical record prior to the appointment with recent test results and correspondence and determines needed services by conferring with the provider.
- Preparation includes the following: height, weight and vital signs; update medication list; update allergies in record; update personal, family and social history; inquire about smoking status; obtain the reason for the visit.
- Communicates and coordinates with providers or Care Team regarding hospital discharge, Emergency Department visits, consulting physicians, community resources, disease management, patient self-management, patient and/or family education on chronic conditions, and labs or other testing as well as specialist visits.
- Responsible to dispose Bio-Hazardous waste and regular waste per practice protocol.
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