What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Coastal Health Alliance?
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ORTHO OP - Orange Park, FL
Description
Medical Assistant – Coastal Health Orthopedics & Podiatry
Location: Orange Park, Point Meadows, Middleburg
Department: Orthopedic & Podiatry
Position Type: Full-Time
Coastal Health is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our Orthopedic and Podiatry team! This role supports both clinical and administrative functions, ensuring high-quality specialty care and smooth daily operations.
Key Responsibilities Clinical:
Join an orthopedic and podiatry care team that values your clinical skills and supports your professional development. We look forward to meeting our next outstanding team member!
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in medical assisting. Appropriate certificate indicating passing grade for specific specialty if working in specialty department; e.g., pediatric medical assistant exam.
Experience: Minimum three (3) years of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office. Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injection current experience.
Other Requirements: Current documentation of medical assistant certification preferred. Must possess a current CPR certification and current health records with the appropriate immunizations to work in the health care field (hepatitis B and tuberculosis).
Knowledge:
Performance Requirements:
ORTHO OP - Orange Park, FL
Description
Medical Assistant – Coastal Health Orthopedics & Podiatry
Location: Orange Park, Point Meadows, Middleburg
Department: Orthopedic & Podiatry
Position Type: Full-Time
Coastal Health is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our Orthopedic and Podiatry team! This role supports both clinical and administrative functions, ensuring high-quality specialty care and smooth daily operations.
Key Responsibilities Clinical:
- Record vital signs and prepare patients for orthopedic and podiatry exams
- Assist with procedures, splinting, casting support, and DME fittings (as applicable)
- Support wound care, including dressing changes, post-operative care, and patient education
- Assist with injections and administer medications as directed
- Collect and process lab specimens
- Maintain clean, organized, and properly stocked exam rooms
- Educate patients on treatment plans, post-operative instructions, and follow-up care
- Greet and check in patients; verify insurance and update demographics
- Schedule appointments and manage inbound patient communication
- Process referrals and coordinate imaging (X-ray, MRI, CT)
- Manage medical records, forms, and clinical documentation
- Support billing, coding, and insurance requirements specific to orthopedic/podiatry procedures
- Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA standards
- High school diploma or GED required
- Medical Assistant diploma (certification preferred)
- CPR certification up-to-date immunizations (Hep B, TB)
- Minimum 3 years MA experience, preferably in a specialty such as orthopedics, podiatry, or wound care
- Proficient in EKGs, vital signs, venipuncture, injections
- Experience with wound care, suture/staple removal, and post-operative patient support (preferred)
- Athena EMR experience a plus
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced clinical environment and provide excellent patient service
- Competitive wages
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability
- 401(k) plan
- Up to 3 weeks paid time off 7 paid holidays
- Opportunities for growth within a supportive, specialty-focused team
Join an orthopedic and podiatry care team that values your clinical skills and supports your professional development. We look forward to meeting our next outstanding team member!
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Education: High school diploma or general equivalency diploma (GED), medical assistant diploma from an accredited vocational institution, or a community college course in medical assisting. Appropriate certificate indicating passing grade for specific specialty if working in specialty department; e.g., pediatric medical assistant exam.
Experience: Minimum three (3) years of recent experience working in a medical facility as a medical assistant and documented evidence of externship completed in a medical office. Electrocardiogram (EKG), vital signs, venipuncture, capillary, and injection current experience.
Other Requirements: Current documentation of medical assistant certification preferred. Must possess a current CPR certification and current health records with the appropriate immunizations to work in the health care field (hepatitis B and tuberculosis).
Knowledge:
Performance Requirements:
- Knowledge of health care field and medical office protocols/procedures.
- Knowledge of specific assisting tasks related to particular medical practice.
- Knowledge of information that must be conveyed to patients and families.
- Skill in performing medical assistance tasks appropriately.
- Skill in tact and diplomacy in interpersonal interactions.
- Skill in understanding patient education needs by effectively sharing information with patients and families.
- Ability to learn and retain information regarding patient care procedures.
- Ability to project a pleasant and professional image.
- Ability to plan, prioritize, and complete delegated tasks.
