Medical Assistant

OrthoIndy; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Supportive team environment

Work-life balance

Job summary

OrthoIndy Fishers is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Clinic Services team. You will guide patients from arrival through departure, triage injuries, and coordinate with physicians to meet patient needs.

You will assist with orthopedic procedures, manage injections and splints, and ensure accurate documentation in Athena EMR. The role emphasizes accurate charting, patient education, and adherence to safety standards while supporting a positive team environment and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational training preferred.
• Certification within 1 year of employment: AMMA, RMA, or EMT as applicable.
• BLS certification preferred.
• No prior experience required; 1–2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient check-in to check-out and escort to proper locations.
• Triage and assess injuries; review Health History in Athena EMR.
• Prepare daily schedules and ensure chart completeness prior to appointments.
• Assist with orthopedic procedures; draw injections; manage splints and gear.
• Input imaging orders and coordinate lab work and specimens.
• Provide patient education and disseminate procedure/injury information.
• Stock supplies and monitor clinic inventory; communicate shortages.
• Maintain OSHA and HIPAA compliance; participate in meetings and trainings.
• Travel to other OrthoIndy locations as needed.

Skills

Patient interaction

Medical assisting

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational training preferred

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

Facility: OrthoIndy Fishers, IN
Department: Clinic Services
Shift Details: PRN

Great people are the backbone to great care and patient satisfaction. In return, we\'ll have your back--offering our employees a supportive team environment, great benefits, a true work/life balance, and the opportunity to positively impact the quality of life for our patients. Join TEAM OI.

General Statement of Duties:
The Medical Assistant is the liaison between the patient and the Physicians or their support staff. The position duties include following the patient from the time of arrival to their time of departure and making sure all the patient and Physician needs are met.

• Manages patient experience from check-in to check-out. Escorts patients to the proper location within the clinic while keeping patients informed throughout their visit of any delays. Oversees daily patient load for assigned physician(s) or clinic(s).
• Triages and assesses patient injuries during intake process. Ensures documentation accuracy and reviews Health History in Athena, including; vitals, PMH, PSH, medications, allergies, immunizations, falls, pharmacy, referring physicians, primary care physicians, etc. Reconciles data upon each visit.
• Prepares daily schedules. Reviews charts prior to patient appointments. Ensures all needed information is in chart, including; test results, referrals, lab results, etc. Takes initiative to retrieve needed information if information is missing prior to day of clinic.
• Performs basic orthopedic procedures per instruction, including; drawing up injectables, performing duties of an orthopedic technologist including application of splints and durable medical equipment, knee immobilizers, grippers, slings, removing sutures and staples, assisting with wound care and dressing. Performs blood draws as requested. Coordinates OrthoBiologics injections with Support Services Department. Documents hyaluronic and steroid injections. Completes injection and sample medications logs.
• Orders and inputs patient imaging orders according to standard protocols. Monitors accuracy and performs safety precautions to minimize errors and overexposure to patients. Completes lab orders, UDS, and Genetic testing. Coordinates timely pickup and processing of stat specimens. Orders replacement supplies.
• Provides patient education at physician request. Obtains education materials from library of procedure, injection, and rehab protocols.
• Stocks assigned pod and ensures availability of necessary medical supplies. Communicates supply shortages to manager.
• Follows best-practice protocols, upholds company policies. Notifies department leadership of safety concerns. Adheres to all OSHA and HIPAA standards.
• Participates in clinic staff meetings and reviews. Attends annual clinic education fair. Responsible for maintaining active BLS certification and related certification or licensure from one of the approved programs. Maintains continuing education requirements.
• Travels to other OrthoIndy locations as needed.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) Required; Specialty training beyond high school (e.g., Vocational School) Preferred
• Related certification from one of the following: American Association of Medical Assistants, Registered Medical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technician must be obtained within 1-year of employment
• BLS certification Preferred
• No prior experience necessary Required; 1 - 2 years of experience Preferred

OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Location

Fishers , Indiana , United States