Medical Assistant - Surgery Orthopedics (Aurora)

This position is eligible for a $2500 sign on bonus, payable after 90 days of hire (Internals not included)MUST HAVE COMPLETED an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information (i.e., chief complaint, allergies, and/or medications). Monitors and completes Clinical Integration/ Quality Improvement measures with notification to clinician for opportunities within their scope. Performs laboratory procedures (i.e., strep test, wound culture, specimen collection, etc.) using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines. Assists the Physician/ Advanced Practice Clinician (APC) with procedures such as pelvic exams, allergy scratch testing, EMG, cautery, colposcopy, etc. Administers routine medications, und...Surgery, Medical Assistant, Medical, Orthopedic, Assistant, Clinician, Healthcare