Dynamic Orthopedic Medical Assistant (Floater) – Full-Time

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orthopaedic Center is seeking a highly motivated Medical Assistant (MA) floater to support multiple orthopedic physicians. This full-time role averages 40 hours per week and may require travel to satellite offices as schedule requires.

The MA will assist with various clinical tasks under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator. Responsibilities include nursing duties, medication preparation and administration, prepping exam rooms, scheduling tests and surgeries, and patient education.

Qualifications

• Education: HS/GED.
• License/Certification: ROT or CCMA due within first 90 days of employment.
• Experience: Minimum one year clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthopedic physicians under the direction of Clinical Coordinator and provide coverage for clinical teams as needed.
• Perform general nursing duties, suture/staple removal, wound care/dressing changes.
• Draw up and call in medications; apply sterile fields and remove casts/splints.
• Locate imaging, test results, or reports for upcoming appointments; schedule precert MRI’s, labs, procedures, and surgeries.
• Prepare for clinic by printing patient information, restocking supplies, and powering up equipment.
• Assist with verifying pre-op labs and scheduling surgery clearances as needed.
• Fill out disability, return-to-work, and insurance forms; obtain physician signatures.
• Travel locally to satellite offices as schedule requires.
• Escort patients and communicate test results to patients with direction from physicians; provide patient education.

Skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Organization

Teamwork

Patient care

Professionalism

Education

HS/GED

Job description

The Orthopaedic Center is seeking a highly motivated Medical Assistant (MA) floater to support multiple orthopedic physicians. This full-time role averages 40 hours per week and may require travel to satellite offices as schedule requires.

The MA will assist with various clinical tasks under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator. Responsibilities include nursing duties, medication preparation and administration, prepping exam rooms, scheduling tests and surgeries, and patient education.