Certified Medical Assistant — Orthopedics & Hand Care

The CORE Institute; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with employer match

Generous paid sick and vacation time

7 paid holidays annually

Job summary

Premier Orthopaedics, in partnership with Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, is seeking a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant to join our Chestnut Hill, PA location. The role includes assisting providers, preparing patients, and ensuring HIPAA compliance across locations.

The position is full-time, with Monday through Friday hours, and involves EMR data entry, wound care assistance, and maintaining exam room standards while supporting patient education and care coordination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certificate preferred.
• BLS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between patients and providers by collecting and sharing pertinent information and following provider directives.
• Prepare patients for visits, including rooming, obtaining vitals, reviewing intake paperwork, prepping materials, and accurately entering data into the EMR system.
• Assist with cast and soft goods application and removal, as well as suture and staple removal.
• Maintain exam room cleanliness and restock rooms at the end of each day.
• Monitor biohazard and sharps containers and replace as needed.
• Assist providers in preparing prescriptions and completing patient forms (work release, disability, FMLA, etc.).

Skills

Patient communication

Detail orientation

Team collaboration

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program

Tools

EMR systems

Medical software

Job description

Premier Orthopaedics, in partnership with Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center, is seeking a dedicated Certified Medical Assistant to join our Chestnut Hill, PA location. The role includes assisting providers, preparing patients, and ensuring HIPAA compliance across locations.

The position is full-time, with Monday through Friday hours, and involves EMR data entry, wound care assistance, and maintaining exam room standards while supporting patient education and care coordination.