Orthopedic Medical Assistant

**Join our Just Orthopedics Family**

Just Orthopedics is in need of great Medical Assistants to join our team! Just Orthopedics is looking for dynamic, flexible, and experienced individuals to assist us in providing the best orthopedic care. Customer Service is our number one priority! We are currently hiring for a full-time MA who is willing to provide compassion to patients and develop the communities we live and operate in. Spanish speaking is a PLUS, being a good human is a MUST!!

Medical Assistant Shift: Monday-Friday 9:00am-6:00pm

Medical Assistant Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Extra shifts available
• Short term disability
• Long term disability
• Birthday PTO

This opening is for our Just Orthopedics clinic in Moore (400 N Eastern Ave. Moore, OK 73160).

Just Orthopedics is a great fit for those who:

• Are confident in themselves to provide great medical care to adults and kids.
• Take pride in their work
• Are eager to learn
• Love to make work fun

Position Summary:

The Orthopedic MA assists in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. This role is responsible for applying and removing casts, splints, and braces, assisting with orthopedic procedures, preparing patients for examinations, performing x-rays, and ensuring proper patient education regarding orthopedic care and devices.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Apply, adjust, and remove casts, splints, braces, and orthopedic immobilization devices.
• Assist with orthopedic procedures such as fracture care, joint injections, reductions, and wound care.
• Prepare patients for examinations and procedures by positioning, draping, and ensuring necessary equipment is available.
• Removes sutures and staples as directed by the provider.
• Educate patients on cast care, brace usage, wound care, and post-procedure instructions.
• Document treatments, procedures, and patient interactions accurately in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Maintain and sterilize orthopedic instruments and equipment.
• Monitor patients for signs of complications such as swelling, circulation issues, or infection and report concerns to the provider.
• Assist with inventory management of casting supplies, braces, and orthopedic equipment.
• Ensure compliance with HIPAA regulations and clinic safety policies.
• Provide general clinical support including rooming patients and preparing exam rooms.
• Perform x-rays to be read by provider.

Qualifications

Required Education:

• High school diploma or GED certificate

Experience:

• Previous experience in orthopedics, sports medicine, emergency care, or medical assisting preferred.
• Knowledge of orthopedic casting and splinting techniques, but can be taught.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong patient care and communication skills
• Attention to detail and patient safety
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Ability to lift and position patients when needed
• Proficiency with electronic medical records systems

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to assist with lifting or repositioning patients
• Manual dexterity for applying casts and splints

Work Environment

• Outpatient orthopedic clinic
• Frequent patient interaction and exposure to medical equipment and clinical procedures