Medical Assistant — Orthopedics

Job overview

The Medical Assistant — Orthopedics role is onsite in Fort Walton Beach, FL, with work at satellite offices in Destin and Crestview as needed. Compensation is not specified. The role supports the clinical team at an orthopedic practice focused on patient care and provider workflow. The Medical Assistant helps providers deliver direct patient care and assists with procedures, documentation, durable medical equipment coordination, and follow-up logistics. The position also supports a positive patient experience through organized clinical operations and teamwork.

What you'll do

• Room patients and obtain vitals, medical history, and medication information
• assist with injections, casting, splinting, and minor procedures
• dispense and fit braces and durable medical equipment per provider order
• verify authorizations and signed consents
• maintain exam rooms
• document encounters in Athena EMR
• coordinate imaging, referrals, and follow-ups
• participate in training new team members
• travel to satellite offices as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

medical assistant

orthopedics

patient care

clinical support

athena emr

fort walton beach fl

destin fl

crestview fl

bls/cpr required

satellite office travel

mileage reimbursement

full-time employment stated

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Mileage reimbursement
• health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• short-term disability
• 401(k)
• paid holidays
• paid time off.

Why this role

Orthopedic terminology and Athena EMR experience preferred; BLS/CPR required; mileage reimbursement for travel to satellite offices.

About the employer

NFS Orthopaedic Associates is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners. Sector: 62.