Medical Assistant III – Orthopedic Surgery

WashU IT

Medical Assistant responsible for preparing exam rooms and assisting with patient care in a clinical setting. Interacting with patients, obtaining vital signs, and ensuring smooth office operations.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeTown and Country • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 - $30 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates proficiency in patient care tasks, including obtaining vital signs and conducting EKGs, while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations. Holds relevant certifications and possesses extensive experience in medical assisting to support efficient clinical operations.

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Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)Basic Life Support CertificationPatient Care ExperienceHIPAA Compliance

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Hard Skills

Vital Signs MeasurementEKG ConductingChart PreparationDocumentation ManagementSupply Inventory Monitoring

Soft Skills

Patient InteractionTeam CollaborationTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)Basic Life Support Certification

Industry Keywords

Medical AssistingHIPAA CompliancePatient Flow ManagementClinical Office Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepares and maintains exam rooms
Prepares charts, obtains reports and records
Assists with patient flow in the clinical office
Interacts directly with patients and completes tasks such as obtaining vital signs and conducting EKGs
Completes necessary paperwork and documentation timely
Monitors supply inventory and ensures compliance with regulations
Maintains required HIPAA compliance and participates in continuing education and cross-training programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience
Basic Life Support certification from either American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
Relevant experience in medical assisting for 3 years
Registered or Certified Medical Assistant with six months of related work experience
Ability to show proof of a Medical Assistant certification/registration with successful completion of certification exam within six months of hire date

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
Sick time
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
Family care resources for continued childcare needs
Coverage of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years