Senior Medical Assistant – Orthopedics, Training & EMR Expert

OrthoArizona; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Robust paid time off package including

Medical with multiple plan options

Health Savings account + company/match

Job summary

OrthoArizona is seeking a Senior Medical Assistant to support multiple clinics across the Phoenix region. You will prepare patients, manage EMR records, and assist with procedures, injections, and casts while training new staff and ensuring efficient clinic operations.

Ideal candidates will have MA training, CPR, and familiarity with EMA/ModMed EMR systems, with a strong focus on patient care and teamwork in a fast-growing orthopedic practice.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Familiarity with equipment and instruments necessary to deliver patient care.
• Knowledge of handling blood products and disposing of contaminated items.
• Knowledge of universal precautions.
• Ability to take vital signs and record results.
• Understand/Perform training on electronic medical record software.
• Continue to expand knowledge of electronic medical record software as updates occur.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide coverage at other clinics within the region for callouts and other planned paid time off.
• Act as the primary trainer for all new hires, mentor and train all medical assistants on any process improvement measures, and update company policy and procedures.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment, including taking vitals and recording patient history.
• Input and maintain appropriate EMR documentation.
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary equipment.
• Prepare injections, removes, and applies splints and casts, and applies dressings.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatment including sterilization techniques.
• Assist providers in preparing for minor office procedures.
• Assist with scheduling of tests and treatment.
• Obtain prior authorization as needed, for referral orders and documents the authorization status in medical record.
• Closely monitor voicemail and phone calls, screening for providers.
• Maintain inventory and stocks exam rooms.
• Assist in the care and maintenance of equipment and examination rooms.
• All other duties assigned.

Education

Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program

High School diploma or equivalent

Current CPR certification

Tools

EMA EMR experience

ModMed / EMA

Job description

OrthoArizona is seeking a Senior Medical Assistant to support multiple clinics across the Phoenix region. You will prepare patients, manage EMR records, and assist with procedures, injections, and casts while training new staff and ensuring efficient clinic operations.

Ideal candidates will have MA training, CPR, and familiarity with EMA/ModMed EMR systems, with a strong focus on patient care and teamwork in a fast-growing orthopedic practice.