Orthopedics Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Nemours; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Medical Assistant to support the Orthopedics team. The MA coordinates patient flow, collects data, and assists with clinical procedures under provider direction. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to ensure accurate records and smooth visits.

The role involves preparing exam rooms, taking vitals, documenting visits, and supporting vaccine administration and specimen collection in a busy outpatient setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Medical Assistant certification preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association within three months of employment and maintained thereafter.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and families at the clinical setting.
• Verifies patient identity using two patient identifiers (name and date of birth).
• Prepares exam rooms, clinic equipment and computer technology by maintaining inventory and supplies for the outpatient visit.
• Rooms patient and ensures documents are with the patient, including required diagnostic reports.
• Receive, unpack, store, inventory, transport non-controlled medications and clinic supplies.
• Obtain and document height, weight, head circumference and vital signs.
• Document reason for visit and initiate orders per Nemours protocol.
• Assist with patient examination and treatment, perform point of care testing and document results.
• Administer and document vaccines and other medications as policy allows; provide vaccine records to families.
• Collect routine laboratory specimens and operate medical equipment.
• Act as liaison between services and patient regarding care and wait times.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Customer service experience

Vital signs documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Job description

Nemours in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Medical Assistant to support the Orthopedics team. The MA coordinates patient flow, collects data, and assists with clinical procedures under provider direction. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential to ensure accurate records and smooth visits.

The role involves preparing exam rooms, taking vitals, documenting visits, and supporting vaccine administration and specimen collection in a busy outpatient setting.