Job detail

Medical Assistant/Ortho Technologist

Northeast Orthopaedic Alliance PLLC

#Patient Care #Orthopedics #Medical Assistant #Clinical Operations #Sterilization #Aseptic Technique #Sutures #Staples #Grip Strength

Quick overview

Provide professional orthopedic care by assisting providers with patient assessments, vital signs, and clinical flow. Fabricate and apply orthopedic devices while serving as an educational resource for casting and bracing techniques.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a strong clinical background in orthopedics and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting up to 100 pounds. Ability to travel between Bedford, Nashua, and Londonderry locations is required.

Medication AdministrationPatient AssessmentPatient Flow ManagementVital SignsSterilizationSuture RemovalWound CareSplintingCastingAseptic TechniqueBracingMedical Equipment Management

Job description

Position

Medical
Assistant /
Ortho
Technologist
Location:
Bedford,
Nashua, and
Londonderry,
NH
Job
Type: Full-time

Job Summary

New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center, a division of Northeast Orthopaedic Alliance, is seeking a skilled and compassionate Medical Assistant / Ortho Technologist to join our clinical team. In this role, you will provide essential support to our orthopedic providers, ensuring high-quality patient care and smooth clinical operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong clinical background, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Position Objective

Provide professional orthopaedic care for clinic patients in accordance with established standards and practices. The Ortho Technologist will also serve as an educational resource, supporting staff training and consistency in casting, splinting, bracing techniques, and use of DME supplies across NHOC locations.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a resource for ordering and managing orthopedic equipment and supplies
Take patient measurements (e.g., grip strength, leg length, etc.)
Fabricate, apply, adjust, and remove orthopedic devices and casts
Measure and fit patients for braces and other orthopedic supports
Remove sutures and staples; change dressings and provide wound care using proper aseptic techniques
Escort patients to exam rooms and assist in assessing medical concerns
Obtain vital signs and assist with patient flow through the clinic
Prepare exam rooms, instruments, and supplies for examinations and procedures
Sterilize instruments and maintain proper stock of supplies
Respond to and document patient calls or messages as directed
Assist with test scheduling and specimen labeling
Administer prescribed medications and treatments per nursing standards
Draw up medications for physician administration and check for expirations
Participate in meetings, trainings, and in-service sessions
Perform additional duties and travel to other NHOC locations as needed

Physical Requirements

Requires full range of body motion, including handling and lifting patients
Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods
Occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds
Work under stressful conditions and irregular hours when needed
Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids

Travel

Must be able to travel between Bedford, Nashua, and Londonderry locations for training and scheduling needs.