Medical Assistant – Orthopedic Clinic

Location: DTWN PHX

Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Medical Assistant to join our orthopedic practice, which operates across two locations in Glendale and Downtown Phoenix. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering a dynamic clinical environment, a collaborative team of 14 medical assistants, and a consistent weekday schedule. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working both front and back office duties and supporting orthopedic care, including casting and splinting.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide basic patient care and assist with treatmentsObtain and document vital signs and chief complaintsAlert physicians to any patient concerns or abnormalitiesGather patient history and support clinical staff during examsPrepare exam and procedure rooms, including instruments for minor proceduresCollect lab specimens and complete requisitions accuratelyFunction independently as a Medical Assistant II, coordinating MA workflowObtain referral authorizations in smaller clinic settingsPerform front desk duties including registration, check-in, and scheduling

Essential Skills:

Medical assisting and patient intakeElectronic Health Record (EHR) managementCasting and splinting experienceExperience with EMRs and patient scheduling systems

Qualifications:

High School Diploma or GEDGraduate of a Medical Assistant Program or U.S. Armed Forces medical services trainingMA diploma (certification/registration preferred but not required)Minimum 2 years of Medical Assistant experienceAt least 1 year of casting/splinting experienceAmerican Heart Association BLS certificationProficiency with computer systems for patient check-in and scheduling

Work Environment:

This role is based in an orthopedic clinic with a strong team culture and supportive leadership. The schedule is Monday through Friday, starting at 7:30 AM. You’ll work three days per week at the Westgate campus in Glendale and two days at the St. Joe's campus in Downtown Phoenix. Monday through Thursday shifts may vary between 8–9 hours depending on physician schedules, and Friday shifts are either 7:30 AM–1 PM or 11:30 AM–5 PM.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job
classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be
subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits
available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Phoenix,AZ.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2025.

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