Medical Assistant Float - Gen Med Ohio - New Albany

SCA Health•New Albany, OH

About The Position

OrthoAlliance is hiring a Medical Assistant Float for its General Medicine team in New Albany, Ohio. OrthoAlliance is a patient-centered, physician-led management services organization and part of SCA Health, which is part of Optum. The organization supports orthopedic practices and specialty care providers with a focus on quality-driven, value-based care and patient experience. The Medical Assistant performs general medical assistant functions, including H&P, communicating with physicians and staff, cleaning rooms, and handling physician messages. The role also includes attending required meetings and annual in-service programs, following company policies and facility safety procedures, exercising sound judgment when concerns arise, and working cooperatively and flexibly as needs change. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 2–3 years of clinical-setting experience. A certified Medical Assistant program and orthopedic or surgical specialty experience are preferred or advantageous. The position pays USD $22.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in a clinical setting.
Proficiency in EMR systems and basic computer applications.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a certified Medical Assistant program (CMA, RMA, or equivalent).
Orthopedic or surgical specialty experience.
Experience with orthopedic-specific EMR systems such as Athenahealth, NextGen, or Epic.
Familiarity with medical terminology, procedures, and durable medical equipment (DME).
Bilingual ability, such as Spanish or Mandarin.

Responsibilities

Perform general medical assistant functions, including H&P.
Communicate with physicians and staff.
Clean rooms.
Handle physician messages.
Attend department, clinic, or company meetings as required.
Use sound judgment and take appropriate action regarding questionable findings or concerns.
Work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow staff members.
Respond flexibly to changing situations and reprioritize work as needed.
Attend required annual in-service programs.
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of company policies and procedures.
Follow facility safety requirements and procedures, identify potentially unsafe situations, and notify a supervisor.