Orthopedic Medical Assistant - Float Across 3 TN Clinics

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance; Columbia (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA) is the largest orthopaedic surgery group in Tennessee, offering coverage across Columbia, Lawrenceburg, and Spring Hill. TOA emphasizes trust, respect, honesty, teamwork, and accountability in caring for patients and communities.

The Medical Assistant role supports clinical staff by ensuring excellent service, accurate documentation, and efficient patient flow. CPR certification is required, and one year of MA experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a medical assistant.
• Experience in an orthopaedic environment is a plus.
• Strong focus on patient experience.
• CPR certification is required.
• Flexible and dependable with ability to handle changing schedules.
• Ability to work efficiently while maintaining patient care quality.

Responsibilities

• Communicate professionally with patients, physicians, and staff.
• Escort patients from waiting room to exam room politely.
• Obtain patient history, vitals, medications, allergies, and assist with examinations.
• Remove casts, splints, sutures, and dressings as directed by physician.
• Prepare and assist with procedures (e.g., aspirations, injections).
• Document patient visits in EHR with accurate medical details.
• Enter E&M/CPT codes and submit charges to coding department.
• Provide clear care plan instructions and patient education.
• Review patient charts for completeness.
• Clean and sanitize exam rooms between visits.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Dependability

CPR certified

Tools

EHR system

Job description

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA) is the largest orthopaedic surgery group in Tennessee, offering coverage across Columbia, Lawrenceburg, and Spring Hill. TOA emphasizes trust, respect, honesty, teamwork, and accountability in caring for patients and communities.

The Medical Assistant role supports clinical staff by ensuring excellent service, accurate documentation, and efficient patient flow. CPR certification is required, and one year of MA experience is preferred.