Medical Assistant — Orthopaedics

Job overview

The Medical Assistant — Orthopaedics is an onsite role in Hanover, MD; compensation is not specified. The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics is a physician-owned orthopaedics practice with more than 60 locations and a stated commitment to being a provider, partner, and employer of choice. The Medical Assistant supports providers with patient flow and general patient care, helping maintain care standards and a positive patient experience. The role combines clinical assistance, patient communication, room and equipment readiness, and accurate, confidential medical records to support efficient practice operations.

What you'll do

• Show patients to examination, procedure, or operative rooms and prepare them for physicians
• record medical histories, medications, allergies, vital statistics, and test results
• obtain consent forms
• prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician and according to safety protocols
• explain treatment procedures and instructions
• assist physicians with examinations and treatment, including handing instruments, giving injections, and removing sutures
• under provider direction, authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies
• prepare rooms, stock supplies, check medications and instruments, and maintain required logs
• maintain equipment and notify a manager when issues cannot be resolved
• safeguard medical records and patient confidentiality
• assist with office procedures and handle telephone messages and calls.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical assistant

orthopaedics

hanover md

the centers for advanced orthopaedics

onsite

patient care

patient flow

medical records

clinical support

medication safety

exam room preparation

high school diploma or equivalent

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Orthopaedics practice setting; medical assistant certification and CPR for Healthcare Providers certification preferred; high school diploma or equivalent required; one year of medical assistant experience in a busy physician’s office or equivalent combination preferred.

About the employer

The Centers for Advanced Orthopaedics LL is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists). Sector: 62.