Medical Assistant - Orthofast

Orthopaedic Specialty Group; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Orthopaedic Specialty Group is seeking a full-time certified/registered Medical Assistant (CMA or RMA) to support urgent care physicians and PAs. Candidates with orthopedic experience are preferred. On-site training will be provided. Location includes Fairfield and surrounding CT sites.

Responsibilities include clinical and administrative tasks, assisting with procedures, imaging, documentation in EMR, and coordinating with specialists and outside services. Excellent patient service is essential.

Qualifications

• Must have CMA or RMA certification (AAMA/AMT).
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of experience in an orthopedic setting preferred.
• Reliable transportation to Fairfield, CT and other locations (Fairfield/Milford/Shelton/Monroe).
• Night and weekend availability: one weeknight and two Saturdays per month.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for exam and obtain history.
• Assist with in-office procedures and imaging.
• Apply/remove splints and casts.
• Document patient information in EMR system.
• Provide administrative and clinical support to urgent care physicians and PAs.
• Assist with durable medical equipment fitting and injections.
• Coordinate with outside services (PT, Radiology).
• Maintain stocked exam rooms and equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual (a plus)

Education

CMA/RMA certification

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Medical Assistant, Certified - OrthoFast

We are currently seeking a full-time certified/registered Medical Assistant. Must be CMA or RMA certified through AAMA or AMT respectively. The ideal candidate will have experience working as a Medical Assistant in a mid-to large-sized medical practice, preferably orthopedics.

At OrthoFast, Medical Assistants are responsible for providing clinical and administrative support to the urgent care physicians and physician assistants during office call. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Responsibilities:

• Prepares the patient for exam, obtains history and proper imaging
• Assists with in-office procedures
• Splinting and casting application and removal
• Communicates with MD and PA regarding patient care
• Obtains patient clinical information through our electronic medical record system
• Accurately fits patients with Durable Medical Equipment
• Draws injections, as directed by providers
• Facilitates outside services for patient (i.e., Physical Therapy, Radiology)
• Ensures that exam rooms are properly stocked and maintained

Ideally, candidates for this position should have a working knowledge of insurances and the ability to provide excellent patient customer service, as well as the ability to assist with a broad spectrum of patients. On-site training will be provided.

Competencies:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential; Bilingual candidates a plus
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients and employees

Qualifications:

• Must have current certification or registration
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
• One year of experience, preferably within an orthopedic practice, is preferred
• Reliable transportation to commute to our Fairfield, Milford, Shelton, and Monroe locations
• Must have night and weekend availability. One night a week, and two Saturdays a month.

Candidates will be courteous, articulate, and reliable and must be able to multi-task in a busy, professional, fast-moving environment while maintaining excellent customer service. OSG offers a pleasant professional work environment, competitive wages, and comprehensive benefits, including generous paid time off.

Orthopaedic Specialty Group, P.C., is an Equal Opportunity Employer.