Job Information
UCLA Health Medical Assistant III, Orthopaedic Surgery in Santa Monica, California
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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