Orthopedic Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Surgery

TOA; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA) seeks a Medical Assistant to support our clinics across Tennessee. You will work with clinicians and administrators to provide excellent patient care and smoothly run daily operations.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient interactions, accuracy in charts, and efficient task management to maintain timely care delivery for our diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• You have at least one year of experience working as a medical assistant.
• Experience in an orthopaedic environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Politely escort patients from waiting room to exam room.
• Take patient medical histories, obtain chief complaints, take vital signs, and prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Review patient charts and files for completeness.
• Prepare equipment and supplies for clinical procedures such as aspirations,injections, and X-rays.
• Administer injections, remove casts, splints, and dressings as directed by physician.
• Prepare prescriptions as directed by physician.
• Assist with the scheduling of tests and treatments.
• Coordinate patient surgeries including scheduling, insurance coverage and pre-certification for surgeries if needed.
• Respond to patient and payor phone calls.
• Order and maintain clinical and office supplies and equipment.
• Maintain patient files in the EHR and document as necessary.
• Participate in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.

Skills

Patient care

CPR certified

Vital signs

Orthopaedic experience

Tools

EHR systems

Job description

Tennessee Orthopaedic Alliance (TOA) seeks a Medical Assistant to support our clinics across Tennessee. You will work with clinicians and administrators to provide excellent patient care and smoothly run daily operations.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient interactions, accuracy in charts, and efficient task management to maintain timely care delivery for our diverse patient population.