Orthopedic Medical Assistant: Hands-on Care & Casting

Southern New Hampshire Health; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits: medical,Dental

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Nursing Student Loan Paydown Program

Generous earned time accrual

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire Health in Nashua, NH is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in our Orthopedic Surgery Practice. You will work with surgeons, nurses, and care teams to prepare patients, document vital signs and histories, and assist with imaging and post-operative care.

Responsibilities include patient education, scheduling, medical records management, and ensuring infection prevention and HIPAA compliance in a fast-paced specialty setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; MA program certification preferred.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program or at least 3 years of MA experience.
• Current BLS/CPR certification; strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative support under supervision.
• Support patients with visits, pre- and post-operative care, and education.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures; document vitals and histories.
• Assist with casting, splinting, and wound care as directed.
• Coordinate imaging studies, referrals, and surgical scheduling.
• Maintain exam rooms and equipment; ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Handle scheduling, patient communication, and medical records management.
• Participate in staff development and onboarding of new team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

EMR proficiency

Confidentiality

BLS/CPR certified

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Program graduate

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Computer applications

Job description

Southern New Hampshire Health in Nashua, NH is seeking a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in our Orthopedic Surgery Practice. You will work with surgeons, nurses, and care teams to prepare patients, document vital signs and histories, and assist with imaging and post-operative care.

Responsibilities include patient education, scheduling, medical records management, and ensuring infection prevention and HIPAA compliance in a fast-paced specialty setting.