Medical Assistant
Northeast Orthopaedic Alliance · Bedford, NH · 2 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
What You'll Do
- Assisting physicians with patient care, examinations, and in-office procedures
- Escorting patients to exam rooms, obtaining vital signs, and supporting patient flow
- Applying, adjusting, and removing casts, splints, braces, and other orthopedic devices
- Making and fitting patients for durable medical equipment (DME)
- Removing sutures and staples, changing dressings, and performing wound care using proper aseptic technique
- Preparing exam rooms, instruments, and supplies for clinical procedures
- Sterilizing instruments and maintaining clinical inventory
- Taking orthopedic measurements, including grip strength and leg length
- Drawing up medications for physician administration and verifying medication expiration dates
- Responding to patient messages and assisting with scheduling diagnostic testing
- Serving as a resource for orthopedic supplies, casting, splinting, and bracing techniques
- Supporting staff education and helping maintain clinical best practices across NHOC locations
- Participating in team meetings, training, and continuous learning opportunities
- Performing other duties as assigned
What We're Looking For
- Certification as a Medical Assistant or experience as an Orthopaedic Technologist
- Previous orthopedic, surgical, or specialty practice experience (preferred)
- Strong clinical and patient care skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment
- Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
- Full range of motion for assisting patients and performing clinical duties
- Occasional lifting and carrying up to 100 pounds
- Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment and respond to changing patient needs
- Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids consistent with a healthcare setting
Travel
- This position is primarily based in Bedford, NH, with occasional travel to our Nashua and Londonderry offices to support patient care and scheduling needs.