Doctor’s Assistant, Orthopedic Practice

Job overview

The Doctor’s Assistant, Orthopedic Practice role is onsite in Camp Hill, PA. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes wages as competitive. The position supports an orthopedic physician and medical team at The Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania, whose mission is to create a positive experience for patients, families, and team members. The role exists to coordinate physician and patient needs and support efficient daily practice operations. The assistant provides administrative and secretarial support, prepares charts and surgery documentation, coordinates appointments and diagnostic services, communicates with patients and healthcare facilities, maintains records, and assists with patient flow and physician-related projects.

What you'll do

• Provide administrative and secretarial support to the physician, medical staff, and management
• take and document phone messages
• prepare surgery information and patient charts
• schedule and coordinate appointments, x-rays, diagnostic testing, surgeries, depositions, and prescriptions
• request information from medical facilities and healthcare professionals
• process mail and maintain files
• serve as a liaison among the physician, patients, families, and healthcare professionals
• assist with patient flow, clinical studies, transcription, continuing education records, and coworker coverage as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

doctor’s assistant

orthopedic practice

physician support

medical office

patient coordination

appointment scheduling

surgery coordination

medical records

camp hill pa

orthopedic institute of pennsylvania

full-time

medical terminology

competitive wages

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• disability and life insurance
• paid time off
• 401(k)
• cell phone discounts
• employee events
• career advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Requires three years of medical office experience or successful completion of an MA or LPN program, plus knowledge of medical terminology, basic anatomy, and physiology.

About the employer

The Orthopedic Institute of Pennsylvania is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.