Orthopedic Medical Assistant — Growth & Benefits

The CORE Institute | HOPCo; Sun City West (AZ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Benefit stipend

HSA with company match

401k after 6 months

EAP 24/7

Appreciation days

Wellness events

Job summary

The CORE Institute in Sun City West, AZ is seeking a Medical Assistant to support orthopedic care teams. You will room patients, document vitals, prepare charts, and assist providers with procedures using EMR and scheduling software.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in orthopedics or recent graduation with CMA certification, and must pass the MA competency exam within six months. We offer competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in orthopedics, spine surgery, or pain management is preferred.
• Graduated from a formal training program during the last 12-18 months, and have the CMA certificate.
• OR, Is grandfathered in as defined by State regulation.
• The employee must pass the MA competency exam within the first six months of employment.
• Active Medical Assistant certification such as CMA/AMT/AAMA/CCMA/NCMA with proof of current membership.
• Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software.
• Certification or additional training must meet the requirements for meaningful use.
• BLS certification require
• High school diploma/GED, and graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program as defined by state regulations.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication between the patient and the provider during patient care.
• Collect and share pertinent information with the provider
• Receives and acts on directives from the provider
• Prepare the patient for a visit with the provider, including rooming, vitals, intake, radiology, dressings, procedure setup, injection prep, data entry into EMR.
• Complete tasks related to PROs, Quality Payment Programs, etc.
• Maintain exam room standards and restock at day end.
• Monitor biohazard and sharps containers and replace as needed.
• Assist provider with prescriptions and forms (work release, FMLA).
• Retrieve and respond to voicemails within 24 business hours and document actions in EMR.
• Prepare electronic patient charts for visits; verify outstanding testing results in EMR; note imaging, DME, or casting needs.
• Scan clinical documents into EMR.
• Print clinic schedules on the morning of service date.
• Ensure patient education as indicated by provider.
• Manage EMR desktops for assigned providers.
• Act as PTO Buddy per clinic plan
• Create and promote a positive patient experience

Skills

Patient communication

Team collaboration

Medical terminology

Adaptability

Education

CMA certificate

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program

State MA certification requirements

Tools

EMR software

Scheduling software

Insurance knowledge

Job description

The CORE Institute in Sun City West, AZ is seeking a Medical Assistant to support orthopedic care teams. You will room patients, document vitals, prepare charts, and assist providers with procedures using EMR and scheduling software.

Ideal candidates have 1–2 years in orthopedics or recent graduation with CMA certification, and must pass the MA competency exam within six months. We offer competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.