Orthopedic Surgery Medical Assistant - Patient-Centered Care

Snhhs; Nashua (NH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

Tuition reimbursement

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Southern New Hampshire Health in Nashua, NH seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in the Orthopedic Surgery Practice. You will work with surgeons, APNs, and nurses to support visits, pre/post-operative care, imaging coordination, casting, and patient education.

You will perform vital signs, document histories, assist with procedures, manage schedules, and ensure HIPAA compliance in a fast-paced specialty setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or 3 years MA experience.
• Current BLS/CPR certification.
• Strong communication, organizational and customer service skills.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and computer applications.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and exercise sound clinical judgment.

Responsibilities

• Support orthopedic surgeons and providers in in-person, telephone, and telehealth patient care.
• Prepare patients for examinations, procedures, injections, and surgical consultations.
• Obtain and document vital signs, histories, medications in the EMR.
• Assist with casting, splinting, wound care, and dressing changes.
• Coordinate imaging, referrals, and surgical scheduling.
• Educate patients on surgical prep, recovery expectations, and rehab plans.
• Assist with pre-visit planning and post-operative follow-up coordination.
• Maintain exam rooms, supplies, and medical equipment.
• Ensure infection prevention, HIPAA, and confidentiality compliance.
• Perform scheduling, patient communication, and medical records tasks.

Skills

BLS/CPR

Communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

EMR proficiency

Education

Medical Assistant Program

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Southern New Hampshire Health in Nashua, NH seeks a Medical Assistant to provide clinical and administrative support in the Orthopedic Surgery Practice. You will work with surgeons, APNs, and nurses to support visits, pre/post-operative care, imaging coordination, casting, and patient education.

You will perform vital signs, document histories, assist with procedures, manage schedules, and ensure HIPAA compliance in a fast-paced specialty setting.