Medical Assistant Intern

Overview

OrthoAlliance Central Ohio is a unique partnership of respected orthopedic practices—each with its own legacy, specialty focus, and commitment to patient care. As part of our team, you’ll work alongside leading providers from OrthoNeuro, JIS Orthopedics, Orthopedic Foot & Ankle Center, Orthopaedic Associates of Zanesville, and Orthopedic Specialists & Sports Medicine.  You’ll be part of a collaborative network that combines decades of expertise and innovation, giving you the opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to exceptional, personalized patient care.

At SCA Health, we believe health care is about people – the patients we serve, the physicians we support and the teammates who push us forward. Behind every successful facility, procedure or innovation is a team of 15,000+ professionals working together, learning from each other and living out the mission, vision and values that define our organization. 

As part of Optum, SCA Health is redefining specialty care by developing more accessible, patient-centered practice solutions for a network of more than 370 ambulatory surgical centers, over 400 specialty physician practice clinics and numerous labs and surgical hospitals. Our work spans a broad spectrum of services, all designed to support physicians, health systems and employers in delivering efficient, value-based care to patients without compromising quality or autonomy.  

What sets SCA Health apart isn’t just what we do, it’s how we do it. Each decision we make is rooted in seven core values: 

• Clinical quality 
• Integrity 
• Service excellence 
• Teamwork 
• Accountability 
• Continuous improvement 
• Inclusion 

Our values aren’t empty words – they inform our attitudes, actions and culture. At SCA Health, your work directly impacts patients, physicians and communities. Here, you’ll find opportunities to build your career alongside a team that values your expertise, invests in your success, and shares a common mission to care for patients, serve physicians and improve health care in America.    

At SCA Health, we offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your health, well-being, and financial future. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k plan with company match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. Please visit, https://careers.sca.health/why-sca, to learn more about our benefits.

Your ideas should inspire change. If you join our team, they will. 

Responsibilities

The MA/GXMO is responsible for providing professional medical care for clinical patients under the supervision of the physician.  Assists physicians and staff in coordinating patient care. Performs all necessary X-rays with a high degree of quality.

Position Responsibilities/Standards

General Responsibilities:

• Attend department, clinic, or company meetings as required.
• Consistently work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow staff members.
• Consistently demonstrate ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary.
• Complete required annual in-service programs and education as required.
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of all company policies and procedures.
• Adheres to established facility safety requirements and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Records attendance and time punches in UKG consistently.
• Maintains accurate and strict confidentiality of patient information in electronic and manual systems as established by regulations and practice policies.

Duties:

• Maintains & reviews patient records, charts and other pertinent information.  Documents appropriately in patients’ charts.
• Initially assesses patient’s orthopedic complaints & screens patients for appropriate information.
• Educates family/patient about diagnostic procedures.
• Instructs patient and family regarding medications and treatment instructions.
• Provides excellent customer service by greeting patients and maintaining a friendly demeanor at all times.
• Responsible for compliance of OSHA regulations-biohazardous disposal.
• Assures that instruments are sterilized, and exam rooms and clinic work areas are clean and tidy at all times.
• Acts as a team player:  Identifies areas to assist other team members with patient care, balances the workload when needed, and actively supports the overall success of the clinic.
• Prepares patients for radiologic procedures and educates patient/family members on the process.
• Protects patient, self, and other staff from radiation standards
• Takes images following established procedures for patient care and safety, which involves setting up and operating radiographic equipment used in the medical diagnosis and/or treatment of patients and includes implementing infection control procedures for the work area.
• Checks images for clarity, retaking when needed.  Transmits images to databases.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant or equivalent experience required.
• Current GXMO certification required.
• CPR certified preferred.

USD $18.00/Hr. USD $24.00/Hr.