Pediatric Medical Assistant & Clinic Floater

Huntsville Hospital; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orthopaedic Center at Huntsville Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Pediatric Medical Assistant (MA)/Floater for a full-time position averaging 40 hours per week. The PEDS MA will support orthopedic physicians with clinical and secretarial duties under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and may travel locally to satellite offices.

Required HS/GED with ROT or CCMA certification within 90 days and at least one year of clinical healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Education required: HS/GED.
• License, Certification and/or Registration: ROT or CCMA certification required by first 90 days of employment.
• Experience: Minimum one‑year full‑time clinical experience in healthcare preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, TOC physicians and staff.
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask and meet deadlines.
• Outstanding organizational, verbal and writing skills.
• Independent, self‑starting and highly motivated.
• Strong patient care and interpersonal skills.
• Proven positive teamwork attitude in work history.

Responsibilities

• Assist orthopedic physicians under the Clinical Coordinator and cover clinical teams as needed.
• Provide general nursing duties, suture/staple removal, wound care and dressing changes.
• Draw up and call in medications, prepare exam rooms, restock clinic supplies and power up computers.
• Assist with verifying pre‑op labs and scheduling surgery clearances.
• Travel locally to satellite offices as required.
• Answer and return calls, set appointment and surgery reminders, and educate patients.

Skills

Patient communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Clinical assistance

Education

HS/GED

Job description

The Orthopaedic Center at Huntsville Hospital is seeking a highly motivated Pediatric Medical Assistant (MA)/Floater for a full-time position averaging 40 hours per week. The PEDS MA will support orthopedic physicians with clinical and secretarial duties under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator and may travel locally to satellite offices.

Required HS/GED with ROT or CCMA certification within 90 days and at least one year of clinical healthcare experience preferred.