Medical Assistant - HSV

Marshall Medical Centers; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orthopaedic Center seeks a dedicated Medical Assistant to support our orthopedic team. This full-time role averages 40 hours per week and involves assisting physicians and clinical staff in daily patient care.

You will handle pre-op coordination, imaging scheduling, specimen collection, wound care, and patient education, while ensuring smooth operations across satellite offices as required. Excellent communication and organization are vital to deliver compassionate, efficient care in a

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support orthopedic physicians and clinical staff with daily tasks.
• Schedule pre-op testing, MRI, labs, procedures, and surgeries.
• Prepare exam rooms, restock supplies, and process patient information.
• Assist with wound care, dressing changes, and basic nursing duties.
• Coordinate patient communication and education under physician guidance.

Skills

Effective communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

HS/GED

Job description

Overview

The Orthopaedic Center is looking for a highly motivated Medical Assistant (MA). This opening is a full-time position averaging 40 hours per week. The MA 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. The MA 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.