Medical Assistant
| Estimated Pay info | Based on similar jobs in your market$17 per hour |
|---|---|
| Hours | Full-time |
| Location | Fort Walton Beach, Florida |
About this job
Job Description
Locations: Fort Walton Beach • Destin • Crestview
Department: Clinical
Reports To: Clinical Director
Employment Type: Full-Time
Orthopaedic Associates is a fastpaced, patientcentered orthopedic practice committed to delivering exceptional care. Our Medical Assistants play a key role in supporting providers, improving workflow efficiency, and ensuring every patient has a positive experience.
Position SummaryThe Medical Assistant supports our orthopedic providers through direct patient care, procedure assistance, documentation, and DME coordination. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a clinical environment, works well under pressure, and values teamwork.
What You’ll Do- Room patients; obtain vitals, medical history, and medications
- Assist providers with injections, casting, splinting, and minor procedures
- Dispense and fit braces and DME per provider order
- Verify authorizations and ensure signed consents for DME and Visco
- Maintain clean, stocked exam rooms
- Document patient encounters in Athena EMR
- Coordinate imaging, referrals, and followups
- Participate in training new team members
- Knowledge of orthopedic terminology preferred
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to multitask in a highvolume environment
- EMR experience — Athena preferred
- Professional, dependable, patientfocused
- Commitment to HIPAA and confidentiality
- EMT, Athletic Trainer, RMA, Certified Medical Assistant preferred
- 1+ year clinical or orthopedic experience preferred (not required)
- BLS/CPR required
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting (50+ lbs)
- Travel to satellite offices as needed (mileage reimbursed)
- Ability to come early or stay late depending on clinic schedule
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- ShortTerm Disability
- 401(k)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
You’ll join a supportive, tightknit clinical team with strong leadership, clear expectations, and opportunities to grow. Every day you’ll make a meaningful impact on the patient experience.
How to ApplySubmit your application through Hireology or email your resume to: ksingletary@orthoassociates.net