Overview
Orthopedic Medical Assistant Jobs in Nutley at North Jersey Orthopedic and Sports Medicine
Job Summary
Join our dynamic healthcare team as an Orthopedic Medical Assistant, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care within a fast-paced orthopedic practice. This position offers an exciting opportunity to combine clinical expertise with administrative support, ensuring smooth clinic operations and positive patient experiences. You will assist with patient intake, perform clinical procedures, and support physicians in delivering comprehensive orthopedic care. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will help foster a welcoming environment for all patients and staff.
Duties
- Greet patients warmly and efficiently manage patient check-in and check-out processes using Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems.
- Measure vital signs, record medical histories, and assist with patient assessments to support accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
- Prepare examination rooms, sterilize equipment, and assist physicians during orthopedic examinations, procedures, and minor surgeries.
- Perform clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, X-ray assistance, medication administration, and wound care under physician supervision.
- Manage medical documentation meticulously, including updating patient records, ICD coding for diagnoses, and ensuring compliance with privacy regulations.
- Support administrative functions by scheduling appointments, managing referrals, and coordinating follow-up care to optimize clinic workflow.
- Assist with inpatient and outpatient care activities, including hospital medicine or emergency medicine scenarios when needed.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology relevant to orthopedics and general medicine.
- Experience working in diverse healthcare settings such as hospital medicine, urgent care, outpatient clinics, or Level I/II trauma centers.
- Proficiency in Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR) systems for accurate documentation and management of medical records.
- Skilled in patient service delivery with excellent communication skills to educate patients about procedures and post-care instructions.
- Familiarity with medical assisting techniques including intake procedures, vital signs collection, ICD coding, and basic life support (BLS).
- Ability to perform phlebotomy procedures accurately while maintaining patient comfort and safety.
- Experience with X-ray operation or assistance is highly desirable for supporting diagnostic imaging needs in orthopedic care.
Join us to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while advancing your career in a vibrant healthcare environment!
Pay: $22.00 – $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Disability insurance
- Free parking
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Travel reimbursement
Work Location: In person
Title: Orthopedic Medical Assistant
Company: North Jersey Orthopedic and Sports Medicine
Location: Nutley
