Orthopedic assistant vs medical assistant/phlebotomist

Differences between orthopedic assistant and medical assistant/phlebotomist duties and responsibilities

Orthopedic assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage patient files by making new charts, keying all encounters through ICD-9 coding procedures and posting in patient database.
• Perform physical examinations of patients and conduct their medical interviews.
• Apply and remove casts and splints to fractures.
• Interpret radiographs, bone scans and MRI's.
• Sterilize instruments and perform spore testing; ensure OSHA and HIPAA compliance.
• Cast room technician, apply upper and lower extremity splints and braces to adults and children.
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Medical assistant/phlebotomist example responsibilities.

• Demonstrate clinical competency and compassion in providing care, using technology, performing procedures and managing emergencies.
• Provide back-office support, inventory control, training and supervision to ensure compliance with HIPAA and OSHA regulations.
• Used CPR training on several occasions.
• Assist physician in the operating room during surgery and delivery.
• Validate and ensure that forms for the releases of information are current, accurate and complete as defined by HIPAA.
• Sanitize equipment and follow OSHA guidelines.
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