Medical Assistant
Orthopaedic Associates of Muskegon
- Location
- Onsite (Muskegon, MI)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
Orthopaedic Associates of Muskegon seeks a Medical Assistant to join a collaborative orthopedic care team. The role involves assisting physicians with examinations, managing patient records, and providing direct patient care in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Skills
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
Perks
- Flexible Schedule
- Voluntary Weekends
Full job details
Description
Are you a motivated Medical Assistant looking to join a fast-paced, supportive orthopedic team where your skills truly make a difference? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy helping patients get back to doing what they love? If so, we'd love to meet you!
POSITION DETAILS & SCHEDULE
• One Full-Time (40 hours/week) opening
• Flexibility to work at both our Muskegon and Grand Haven practice locations
• Saturday rotation
• Monday-Friday clinic schedule with no overnight shifts
WHAT SETS OAM + i’move APART
Our Medical Assistants do far more than room patients, they are trusted members of the orthopedic care team working alongside fellowship-trained physicians to deliver exceptional patient care. Every day brings something different, from assisting with procedures and patient education to supporting physicians in a fast-paced clinical environment.
Whether you're an experienced Medical Assistant or a recent graduate, you'll be supported by a collaborative team that values teamwork, continuous learning, and professional growth. You'll care for patients recovering from fractures, sports injuries, joint replacements, and other orthopedic conditions while building meaningful relationships with patients and providers.
OAM + i’move are committed to our employees' well-being, work-life balance, and career growth. We offer competitive pay, great PTO, a complete benefits package, and a schedule with weekends usually on a voluntary basis and many paid holidays off. Joining our team means working alongside fellowship-trained orthopaedic physicians who are leaders in their field. After a year of employment full-time and other qualifying employees join our 401k plan to which OAM makes a 3% safe harbor and discretionary profit-sharing contribution. Our benefits offerings include: 4 Priority Health medical plans with HSA and FSA options, Delta Dental, VSP Vision, Pet, and Identity Theft insurance. Also offered at no cost to you: Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms.
- Obtains and documents vital signs and medical histories.
- Maintains accurate, legal, and ethical documentation.
- Educates patients regarding procedures and follow-up instructions.
- Schedules diagnostic testing and completes required paperwork.
- Assists with prescription refill requests in accordance with physician direction and practice protocols.
- Prepares and administers medications as authorized.
- Assists physicians with examinations and office procedures.
- Applies dressings, removes sutures, and provides basic wound care.
- Maintains exam rooms, instruments, and sterile technique.
- Maintains inventory and stocks clinical supplies.
- Assists with ordering clinical supplies as needed.
- Practices OSHA and infection-control standards.
- Responds appropriately during medical emergencies, including CPR when necessary.
- Assists patients with transfers and light hygiene as appropriate.
- Attends required meetings and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Medical Assistant certification preferred.
- Current CPR certification.
- Maintain CEU requirements, if applicable.
- Previous Medical Assistant experience preferred; new graduates are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Comfortable using electronic medical records and computer systems.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach.
- Professionalism, confidentiality, and flexibility to support multiple clinic locations.
If you're looking for a career where you'll build meaningful relationships with patients, work alongside exceptional orthopedic providers, and continue growing professionally, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!