Part-Time Medical Assistant - Orthopedics Support

Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists LLC; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists LLC in Lafayette, LA is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a fast-paced orthopedics clinic. The role focuses on front-to-back-office tasks including patient rooming, vitals, and preparing patients for visits.

You will handle injections prep, charting, prescription processing, and filing forms, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and a compassionate, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or LPN license preferred.
• Preferred 2 years of medical assistant back-office experience; orthopedics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates communication between the patient and the provider.
• Rooming patients, obtaining vitals, reviews intake paperwork for completion and prepares the patient for the visit.
• Assists patients in receiving the appropriate level of care including scheduling patient appointments.
• Maintains exam room appearance; restocks and cleans rooms daily; monitors biohazard and sharps containers.
• Assist the provider with preparing injections, removing dressings, preparing prescriptions and completing forms.
• Communicates effectively with physicians, practice managers, and staff.
• Prepares patient charts with updated demographics and verifies information.
• Processes prescription requests and charts all prescriptions with drug, dose, and refills.

Skills

Patient communication

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Medical terminology

HIPAA compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program

LPN license

Job description

Louisiana Orthopaedic Specialists LLC in Lafayette, LA is seeking a part-time Medical Assistant to support clinicians in a fast-paced orthopedics clinic. The role focuses on front-to-back-office tasks including patient rooming, vitals, and preparing patients for visits.

You will handle injections prep, charting, prescription processing, and filing forms, while maintaining HIPAA compliance and a compassionate, team-oriented approach.