Orthopedic Tech/Medical Assistant

Orlando Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF

Leadership development

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Well-being programs

Employer retirement match

Four weeks of parental leave

PTO and flexible leave

Fertility benefits

Adoption assistance

Backup care for children/elders/pets

Pet insurance

Job summary

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute in Zephyrhills, FL, is seeking an Orthopedic Tech/Medical Assistant, Certified. The role is full time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, in the Orthopedics department.

Responsibilities include assisting with patient transport, applying casts and braces as ordered by physicians, and ensuring attendance and policy compliance. Certification, BLS, and MA training are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school (or 1 year of verifiable CMA experience) is required.
• Maintains current BLS Healthcare Provider certification and CMA/MA credentials from an approved agency.

Responsibilities

• Assists with transport of patients.
• Assembles and applies different types of casts and braces per physician orders.
• Maintains regular attendance and compliance with Orlando Health policies.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant training (approved tech school) or 1 year CMA experience

Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification

Job description

Orlando Health Jewett Orthopedic Institute

West Region

Position Summary

Position: Orthopedic Tech/Medical Assistant, Certified

Department: Orthopedics

Status: Full Time - Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Location: Zephyrhills, FL

Job Summary: According to physician orders assembles and applies different types of casts and various braces.

Why is Orlando Health your best place to work?

• Education & Career Growth – Tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and leadership development programs.
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, free virtual visits, and well-being programs.
• Financial & Retirement – Up to 5% employer match on retirement contributions.
• Work-Life Balance – Four weeks of paid parental leave, PTO, and flexible leave options.
• Family & Pet Support – Fertility benefits, adoption assistance, backup care for children/elders/pets, and pet insurance.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Assists with transport of patients.
• Performs any variation of the job that is directly related to the function of an orthopedic technician.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Other Related Functions

• Assists the orthopedic surgeons requested.
• Participates in Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Indicator (QI) as assigned.
• Performs patient rounds, charting, charging, regular cleaning of equipment and in service education that is directly related to the orthopedic technician service.

Qualifications

Education/Training

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Licensure/Certification

Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.

Successful completion of Medical Assistant training from an approved technical school (or at least one (1) year of verifiable and applicable work experience as a Certified Medical Assistant in a patient care setting) required.

Licensure/Certification

• Maintains current BLS Healthcare Provider Certification – and
• Maintains current certification or registration by one of the following agencies:
• Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) by National Health career Association (NHA) (www.nhanow.com)
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) by the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) (www.aama-ntl.org)
• Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) (www.amcaexams.com)
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) by National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) (www.ncctinc.com)
• Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) or Nationally Registered Certified Advanced Medical Assistant (NRCAMA) by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) (www.nahpusa.com)
• Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) by American Medical Technologists (AMT) (www.amt1.com) , the American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA) (www.arma-cert.org), or by American Allied Health (AAH) (www.americanalliedhealth.com)
• Applicants with an accepted Medical Assistant certification or registration from an agency not listed will be considered on a case‑by‑case basis.

Experience

None.