Medical Assistant

Job Summary:
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Medical Assistant to join our healthcare team. As a Medical Assistant, you will provide essential support to healthcare professionals and ensure the smooth operation of our medical facility. Your primary responsibilities will include medical administrative support, patient service, and assisting with patient care.

Full job description

Position/Title: Medical Assistant /Ortho tech

Location: Bedford/Nashua and Londonderry

General Purpose and Objective

Job Description

I. Identifying Data

Position/Title: Orthopaedic Technologist OR Medical Assistant

II. General Purpose and Objective

To provide professional Orthopaedic care for clinic patients following established standards and practices. The Ortho Tech will provide educational training to promote continuity and updating of all casting, splinting, bracing techniques and use of DME supplies in all NHOC locations.

III. Major Duties and Responsibilities

1. Be a resource for ordering of Orthopaedic equipment and supplies.

2. Take necessary measurements (i.e.: grip strength, leg length, etc)

3. Fabricate, adjust and remove orthopaedic devices.

4. Measure and fit patients for braces and other Orthopaedic devices.

5. Maintain and promote high standards in the provisions of Ortho Tech services.

6. Remove sutures and staples.

7. Change dressing and care for wounds.

8. Knowledge of proper application of aseptic techniques in dressing change, removal of sutures or staples, and in setting up sterile fields.

9. Ability to articulate descriptions of orthopaedic conditions based on advanced understanding of anatomical structures and their relationships with one another.

10. Escort’s patients to exam rooms and assists in determining medical problems.

11. Takes vital signs and assists patients in flow through clinic.

12. Prepares exam room and instruments examination and testing.

13. Stocks supplies

14. Sterilizes instruments.

15. Respond to and document telephone messages as directed.

16. Assists with the scheduling of tests.

17. Labels and maintains proper storage for specimens and tests.

18. Issues out-patient materials

19. Attends required meetings and in-services.

20. Administers prescribed medications and treatment in accordance with nursing standards.

21. Draws up medication for physicians.

22. Checks medication for expirations.

23. Checks eyewash, syringe boxes and medical waste weekly.

24. Other duties and locations as required.

IV. Physical Requirements of Position / Special Conditions of Job

Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds. Requires working under stressful conditions and working irregular hours. Requires exposure to communicable diseases and/or bodily fluids. Must be able to travel to all locations for training and scheduling purposes.