Per Diem Medical Assistant – Orthopedics & Patient Care

Nch Healthcare System Inc; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

NCH Healthcare System in Naples, FL is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant for a per diem 8-hour day position in the MSK Clinic. This role supports patient flow, basic care, and collaboration with providers.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma, 1 year MA clinic experience, BLS, and CPT/ICD9 knowledge; orthopedic and phlebotomy experience preferred. Proficiency with EMR and MS Office is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1 year Medical Assistant experience in a clinical setting.
• Orthopedic experience preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• AAOS ROT certificate preferred.
• Completion of Medical Assistant or PN training with practicum hours; OR MA certification; OR 1 year relevant experience.
• BLS certification required from Red Cross or AHA.
• Ability to take accurate patient vital signs.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD9 codes.
• Proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook; Windows familiarity.
• Capable of working under pressure in a fast-paced clinic.

Responsibilities

• Fulfills patient care responsibilities as assigned and manages patient flow.
• Escort patients to exam rooms and observe/report reactions.
• Assist with walking, transfers, dressing, specimen collection, and exam prep.
• Collect patient history including medications, allergies, and symptoms.
• Provide patient care per provider guidance; assist with screenings and treatments.
• Assist providers with procedures as needed.
• Document in EMR and relay instructions to patient/family.
• Answer patient calls/messages and liaise between patient and provider.
• Assist with casting, splinting, wound care, and DME fitting.
• Handle clerical duties such as filing, sending records, and scheduling.
• Collect and handle lab specimens; adhere to infection control guidelines.
• Process electronic referrals for physician referrals to NCHMD specialists.

Skills

Communication

Vital signs

Team player

CPT & ICD9 knowledge

EMR proficiency

MS Office

Phlebotomy

Orthopedic experience

BLS certified

Education

High School or GED

Medical Assistant program or PN practicum

MA certification or 1 year clinic experience

AAOS ROT certificate

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Windows

EMR systems

Job description

NCH Healthcare System in Naples, FL is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant for a per diem 8-hour day position in the MSK Clinic. This role supports patient flow, basic care, and collaboration with providers.

Ideal candidates have a High School diploma, 1 year MA clinic experience, BLS, and CPT/ICD9 knowledge; orthopedic and phlebotomy experience preferred. Proficiency with EMR and MS Office is required.