Medical Assistant - Athens

Huntsville Hospital; Athens (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orthopaedic Center is hiring a Medical Assistant for a full-time role averaging 40 hours per week. The MA will support orthopedic physicians under the Clinical Coordinator, handling nursing tasks, medication administration, sterile techniques, and patient education.

Responsibilities include coordinating tests, imaging, and lab work, preparing exam rooms, and assisting with surgeries and pre-op clearances.

Qualifications

• Education: HS/GED required.
• ROT or CCMA certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum one year of full-time clinical experience in healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthopedic physicians under Clinical Coordinator supervision.
• Perform general nursing duties, suture/staple removal, wound care, and dressing changes.
• Draw up and call in medications; apply sterile fields; remove casts/splints.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

HS/GED

Job description

The Orthopaedic Center is looking for a highly motivated Medical Assistant. This opening is a full-time position averaging 40 hours per week. The Medical Assistant will assist various orthopedic physicians under the direction of Clinical Coordinator and provide coverage for clinical teams as needed. Perform general nursing duties, suture/staple removal, and wound care/dressing changes. Drawing up and calling in medications. Application of sterile fields and removal of casts and splints. Locate any necessary imaging, test results or reports for upcoming appointments. Schedule and precert MRI’S, lab work, procedures, and surgeries. Prepare for clinic by printing out patient information as requested by physicians, as well as prepare exam rooms, restock supplies for clinic, power up computers, etc. Assist with verifying pre-op labs and scheduling surgery clearances as needed. Fill out disability, return-to-work, and insurance forms. Obtain physician signature on miscellaneous forms. Travel locally to satellite offices as schedule requires. Friendly and Professional patient communication when answering and returning patient phone calls, appointment/surgery reminder calls, responding to and chart patient messages and communicating test results to patients with direction from physicians. Providing various forms of patient education and handouts. Escorting patients to and from exam rooms. Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, TOC physicians and staff.

Qualifications

Education required: HS/GED

License, Certification and/or Registration: ROT or CCMA certification required by first 90 days of employment

Experience: Minimum one-year full-time clinical experience in healthcare preferred

Additional Skills/Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, TOC physicians and staff
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines
• Outstanding organizational, verbal and writing skills
• Independent, self-starting and highly motivated
• Strong patient care and interpersonal skills
• Proven positive, "teamwork" attitude in work history

About Us

At The Orthopaedic Center, we are proud to be the region’s leading orthopaedic group, dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. As our team continues to grow, we are seeking motivated professionals who are passionate about excellence, collaboration, and making a difference in the lives of our patients. Join our dynamic and expanding organization and become part of a team committed to outstanding orthopaedic care.