Part-Time Medical Assistant — Orthopedics & Clinic Support

Optim Orthopedics; Bluffton, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Optim Orthopedics in Bluffton, SC seeks a part-time Medical Assistant for Dr. Jones. The role supports patient intake, vitals, injections, wound care, and documentation across clinics with 25 hours per week (50% with Dr. Jones, 50% floating to other areas).

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma, Medical Assistant certificate preferred, and 0–2 years of EMR experience. Travel between clinic areas is required, with duties including scheduling and upkeeping patient records.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Medical Assistant certificate preferred
• 0–2 years in a related field; EMR experience expected
• Assists in examination, patient intake, vitals, and documentation

Responsibilities

• Perform patient intake in clinic setting and collect vitals
• Assist with injections, splints, wound care, and pre-visit planning
• Enter patient demographics, meds, vitals, history, allergies in EMR
• Process electronic orders for imaging, procedures, and RXs
• Schedule clinic visits, procedures, and surgeries
• Handle calls, patient concerns, and billing communications
• Prepare surgery documents and maintain exam rooms
• Travel between sites as needed and maintain infection control

Skills

Vital signs assessment

Medication reconciliation

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Injections

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant Certificate

Job description

Optim Orthopedics in Bluffton, SC seeks a part-time Medical Assistant for Dr. Jones. The role supports patient intake, vitals, injections, wound care, and documentation across clinics with 25 hours per week (50% with Dr. Jones, 50% floating to other areas).

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma, Medical Assistant certificate preferred, and 0–2 years of EMR experience. Travel between clinic areas is required, with duties including scheduling and upkeeping patient records.