Medical Assistant Per Diem

Spire Orthopedic Partners•Middletown, CT

9d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Middlesex Orthopedic & Spine Associates, part of Spire Orthopedic Partners, is seeking a per diem Medical Assistant for its Middletown, Connecticut location. The role supports efficient clinical operations and works with orthopedic and spine providers to deliver patient care. The position includes patient intake and rooming, clinical documentation, preparing for examinations and procedures, assisting with casts and durable medical equipment (DME), maintaining supplies and treatment areas, and coordinating with other departments and health care professionals. Travel between satellite offices is required, and the Medical Assistant will cover rotating evening Urgent Ortho hours.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
General knowledge of office procedures and computer systems.
Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Ability to handle a high-stress, busy work environment.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Pleasant, professional, and articulate phone skills.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to travel between satellite offices.

Nice To Haves

Orthopedic and/or casting experience.
Medical Assistant certification is preferred.
Eligible training backgrounds may include graduation from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited medical assisting program, a completed CNA or EMT program, or previous medical experience as an intern or scribe.

Responsibilities

Arrive promptly for scheduled clinic sessions and contribute to smooth clinic operations, including rooming patients, completing DME and casts, cleaning rooms, and stocking supplies.
Verify patient information by recording medical history, medications, allergies, and the purpose of the visit.
Obtain outside reports and imaging, and open images for provider review.
Prepare patients for examination, including ordering preliminary physical tests and X-rays.
Coordinate with electronic health records, radiology, service coordination, and other departments to obtain resources needed for patient care.
Maintain accurate notes and records while protecting patient dignity and confidentiality.
Remove sutures and staples when appropriate and prepare injectable medications according to physician orders.
Assist providers with ultrasound-guided procedures using portable and handheld devices.
Assess wounds before cast applications and removal, and consult providers for further orders when problems are identified.
Apply, adjust, remove, repair, bi-valve, wedge, and window casts, including specialized casts and fracture braces, using plaster or synthetic materials.
Provide instruction and demonstrations of casting techniques to co-workers and other health professionals when requested.
Measure and fit patients for orthopedic braces, devices, and ambulatory aids, and instruct patients in their care and proper use.
Fabricate and apply splints and bandages, and document, code, and bill DME products appropriately.
Teach patients and families about cast, splint, brace, and skin care, and reinforce physician-provided information about injuries, treatment plans, and anticipated results.
Order and maintain equipment, including cleaning and preparing instruments for autoclave; manage orthopedic supplies and stock rooms; and empty biohazard bins.
Collaborate with physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and other health care professionals.
Prepare for clinics and, after clinics, clean and stock rooms, power down computers, and potentially prepare for the next provider's clinic.
Assist and monitor other clinics when scheduling and time permit, including rooming patients, assisting with kiosks, and completing DME and casts.
Cover evening Urgent Ortho hours on a rotating basis within the department.
Travel to satellite offices when assigned.
Chart, prepare for clinics, and review schedules to ensure reports and tests are available for providers.
Assist with triage tasks.
Train with the Front Desk team on checking patients in and out.