Mpa Ortho Specialist
About The Position
The MPA (Medical Practice Assistant)/Orthopedic Specialist provides advanced clinical expertise and direct patient care in orthopedic and sports medicine ambulatory practices, as well as hospital coverage. The role supports a broad range of orthopedic subspecialties, including hand, joints, spine, trauma, and sports medicine. It coordinates casting, bracing, durable medical equipment (DME), wound care, suture and staple removal, supply ordering and maintenance, inventory, and equipment care. The specialist provides clinical support under physician guidance, including applying and removing casts, splints, braces, and other orthopedic devices; fabricating splints; assisting with wound care and dressing changes; and teaching patients to use walking aids. The position also rooms patients, takes vital signs and histories, assists with minor procedures, and supports documentation of physician orders and other clinical paperwork. Administrative responsibilities include in-basket and telephone communication, medical-record documentation, obtaining reports, completing insurance or disability forms, securing precertifications or authorizations, and arranging follow-up or consultation appointments. The MPA/Orthopedic Specialist mentors, trains, and precepts new Medical Practice Assistants and employees pursuing registered or certified orthopedic technologist credentials. The role communicates courteously and effectively with patients, team members, physicians, and other customers, and maintains clinical supplies, patient rooms, and medical devices. Required credentials include orthopedic technologist training and certification, Medical Practice Assistant certification, current CPR certification, and current health records.
Requirements
- 0–2 years of experience.
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of a Certified Orthopaedic Technology or Registered Orthopaedic Technologist training program.
- National certification as a Registered Medical Practice Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT), or certification as a Medical Practice Assistant through the American Association of Medical Practice Assistants (AAMA).
- Current CPR certification and current health records.
- Credentials as a Registered Orthopaedic Technologist or Orthopaedic Technologist Certified.
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced clinical support and direct patient care in orthopedic and sports medicine practices and hospital coverage.
- Coordinate casting, bracing, DME, wound care, suture and staple removal, supplies, inventory, and equipment maintenance.
- Mentor, train, and precept new Medical Practice Assistants and staff pursuing orthopedic technologist credentials.
- Orient staff to practices and orthopedic subspecialty procedures, including casting and bracing.
- Teach and demonstrate aseptic techniques for dressing changes and suture or staple removal.
- Prepare and assist with wound care and dressing changes as directed by physicians.
- Support orthopedic subspecialties including hand, joints, spine, trauma, and sports medicine.
- Apply and remove casts, splints, braces, and other orthopedic devices, and fabricate splints under surgeon guidance.
- Instruct patients in the use of walking aids such as canes and crutches, and fit or adjust equipment as needed.
- Assist with documentation of physician orders, prescriptions, therapy referrals, outside-facility studies, and return-to-work or activity slips.
- Maintain inventory of clinical items and clean and stock exam, treatment, and storage rooms and medical devices.
- Greet and room patients, complete visit initiation requirements, take vital signs and histories, and assist with minor procedures.
- Assist physicians by organizing work and supporting efficient use of time, motion, and materials.
- Coordinate ongoing education and hands-on training with physicians, clinical and ambulatory operations leaders, and DME and surgical vendors.
- Maintain required Medical Practice Assistant and orthopedic technologist credentials, CPR certification, and current health records.
- Perform administrative duties, including in-basket and telephone communication, medical-record documentation, obtaining reports, completing insurance or disability forms, and obtaining precertifications or authorizations.
- Arrange follow-up and specialist consultation appointments for patients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
