Certified Medical Assistant - Orthopedic Clinic

Job Summary

The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) provides patient care under the supervision of a medical provider. This role supports clinical and administrative functions, including assisting with medical procedures, maintaining exam rooms, managing patient intake, and ensuring efficient clinic operations while delivering excellent patient service.

• Assist providers with clinical procedures such as taking vital signs, wound care, suture removal, administering injections, phlebotomy, vaccines, performing urine tests, EKGs, and applying splints or other specialty-specific tasks.
• Prepare and clean exam rooms for patient visits and clinical procedures.
• Perform patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers.
• Review and maintain daily logs and documentation.
• Support administrative duties, including pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications.
• Maintain an organized workload while providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors.
• Monitor and requisition clinic supplies and equipment to ensure appropriate inventory levels and functionality.
• Educate patients on medications, diets, and other health-related topics, addressing questions to ensure understanding.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

• 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program required.

• Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques.
• Proficiency in medical record systems and basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
• Understanding of medical terminology and infection control practices.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide excellent patient service.
• Demonstrated time management and organizational abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Critical thinking skills for analyzing and resolving clinical and administrative challenges.
• Ability to perform care according to age-specific competencies.

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA required.
• National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)-NCTT required.
• BCLS – Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required.

Full-time. Entry level. This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for an employer.