Medical Administrative Assistant Float

Florida Orthopaedic Institute; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Orthopaedic Institute is seeking a dependable Administrative Medical Assistant to support providers and enhance the patient experience in a fast‑paced clinical setting. This full‑time role focuses on high-volume orthopedic care and ensuring patients feel seen and cared for.

You will manage surgical schedules, coordinate pre- and post-operative appointments, and triage calls, with on-site onboarding at our North Tampa location and travel to nearby offices as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Medical Assistant Diploma or Certification required.
• BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Willing to travel to nearby offices and support provider in clinic.
• Strong communication and professional presence.

Responsibilities

• Manage surgical schedules and coordinate pre/post-op appointments.
• Triage calls and document in Athena EMR.
• Liaise between physicians, patients, hospitals, attorneys, and departments.
• Maintain accurate data and documentation for a busy clinical workflow.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Diploma or Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care in a fast-paced clinical setting? Florida Orthopaedic Institute is looking for dependable, patient-focused Administrative Medical Assistants to support our providers and enhance the patient experience. In this full-time role, you will play an essential part in delivering high-volume orthopedic care while ensuring every patient feels seen, heard, and cared for.

What You’ll Do:

• Support your assigned provider by managing their surgical schedule, coordinate pre- and post-operative appointments, including medical clearances, labs, and paperwork, ensuring all surgical documents are completed.
• Answer incoming calls, triage messages, and document appropriately in Athena EMR.
• Serve as a liaison between physician, patients, hospitals, attorneys, and internal departments, open, distribute, and manage physician’s mail, correspondence, and calendar.
• Collaborate closely with your team to ensure smooth, high-quality patient flow in a busy clinical environment

What Makes You a Great Fit:

• You have reliable transportation and are comfortable traveling to nearby offices to accompany Provider in clinic or to provide clinic coverage.
• You excel in high-volume, high-stress environments (clinics may see 60–100+ patients/day depending on specialty and staffing).
• You value teamwork, adaptability, and accountability, and take pride in supporting your physician and patients.
• You understand that clinic success is built on collaboration, and you’re committed to showing up with professionalism and a can-do attitude every day.
• You’re organized, tech-savvy, and committed to ensuring data and documentation are accurate and timely.

What You Need:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)
• Medical Assistant Diploma or Certification (required)
• BLS Certification (required within 90 days of hire)
• Open to flexible work hours and travel
• Strong communication skills and a professional presence

Bonus If You Have:

• Experience in orthopaedics, trauma, or a high-volume practice
• Prior experience assisting with procedures such as injections or suture removal

What We Offer:

• A stable, full-time assignment with one of Florida’s top orthopedic practices.
• Opportunity to grow through clear career advancement paths.
• Focused clinical role meaning no check-in/check-out duties, occasional scheduling only.
• The first week of onboarding held at our North Tampa location followed by on-site training with your home clinic.

About Florida Orthopaedic Institute:

As the largest orthopedic group in Florida, we are proud to provide subspecialty care that draws patients from across the country. From complex trauma to routine care, our physicians are nationally recognized, and it is the collaboration between our providers and staff that drives the exceptional care for which we are known. FOI is committed to professional growth, inclusion, and excellence in every area of patient care.

Orthopaedic Solutions Management is a Drug Free Workplace

We are committed to maintaining a safe, healthy, and productive work environment. As part of this commitment, we operate as a drug-free workplace. All candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment drug screening and/or be subject to random drug testing in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

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