Medical Assistant Bilingual Preferred

**Ortho Sport \& Spine Physicians** is a nationally recognized center of excellence in orthopedic sports medicine, orthopedic spine surgery, and interventional spine treatments. We have locations throughout the United States that specialize in providing state\-of\-the\-art, minimally invasive treatments for complex neck and spine problems as well as sports\-related injuries and conditions. **Job Summary:** The **Medical Assistant** professional is responsible for assisting practitioners in providing care to their patients. The duties of the Medical Assistant includes, but is not limited to, recording and updating medical histories and contact information in patient files, scheduling patient appointments, and performing standard care procedures like drawing blood, checking vitals or collecting lab samples. **Duties and Responsibilities:** * Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean. * Escorting patients into exam rooms. * Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician. * Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records. * Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician. * Explain treatment procedures, medications, or physicians' instructions to patients. * Proper disposal of any waste materials in Biohazard or SHARPS containers * Organizing, planning, and prioritizing work in conjunction with the provider and Facilities Manager * Inventory of medical supplies and equipment. * Perform administrative clerical work in medical settings * Maintain inventory of medications for patients and procedure area * May operate x\-ray or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic testing * Cleans and sterilizes medical equipment; observes the principles of sterile technique in performing duties * Prepares all pre screening for procedures and surgical consults * Fits and instructs on proper use of DME * Performing aud