Medical Assistant

Florida Orthopaedic Institute; Florida; Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Orthopaedic Institute is seeking dependable, patient-focused Medical Assistants to support our providers and enhance the patient experience in a high-volume orthopedic setting. This full-time role helps deliver exceptional care by preparing exam rooms, escorting patients, assisting with injections and dressing changes, reviewing vitals, and ensuring accurate documentation in our electronic systems.

You may travel to nearby clinics to cover shifts; a high level of organization, teamwork,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Medical Assistant Diploma or Certification preferred.
• BLS Certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Open to flexible hours and travel.
• Experience in orthopaedics or high-volume practice preferred.
• Strong communication and professional presence.

Responsibilities

• Prepare exam rooms, escort patients, and assist with procedures including injections and dressing changes.
• Educate patients on post-visit instructions and verify information in electronic systems.
• Review and verify patient vitals and medical histories for accuracy.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and fully stocked clinical workspace at all times.
• Collaborate with team to maintain smooth, high-quality patient flow in a busy clinic.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Organized

Tech-savvy

Attention to detail

Travel-ready

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Diploma or Certification

Job description

5th Street | AFOFTH
10051 5th St N
Saint Petersburg, FL 33702, USA

Are you passionate about providing exceptional care in a fast-paced clinical setting? Florida Orthopaedic Institute is looking for dependable, patient-focused 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(s) by preparing exam rooms, escorting patients, and assisting with procedures including injections and dressing changes.
• Educate patients on post-visit instructions, ensure prescriptions are accurate, and verify information in our electronic systems.
• Review and verify patient vitals and medical histories for accuracy, ensuring all intake information received through tablets is complete and reliable.
• Ensure a clean, organized, and fully stocked clinical workspace at all times.
• 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 (preferred)
• BLS Certification (required within 90 days of hire)
• Open to flexible work hours and travel
• Strong communication skills and a professional presence
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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