Orthopedic Medical Assistant
About the job
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
- Graduation from an accredited Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or Certified Ortho Tech program, or equivalent experience, is required.
- Experience with electronic medical records systems is required; Epic experience is preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask effectively are required.
- Professionalism and patient confidentiality are required.
- One or more years of medical office experience is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Escort patients to exam rooms, assist with dressing and undressing, and ensure their comfort and privacy.
- Review patient registration details, collect necessary forms, and complete electronic medical record intake documentation.
- Prepare surgical orders, schedule lab tests and diagnostic procedures, obtain test results, and manage medical clearances for surgeries.
- Manage patient callbacks regarding messages, prescriptions, and referrals; monitor and respond to physician queues.
- Demonstrate proper fitting and use of durable medical equipment, including braces and soft goods, when needed.
- Experience with Epic electronic medical records is preferred.
- One or more years of medical office experience is preferred.
About the company
OrthoAtlanta treats bone, joint and muscle conditions for children and adults through orthopedic and sports medicine clinics. Its surgeons and rehabilitation specialists manage injuries and long-term problems, from fractures and arthritis to spine pain and joint replacement. Patients access consultations, diagnostic imaging, outpatient surgery and physical therapy through the practice, with treatment plans that include surgical and nonsurgical options. It bills health insurers and patients for medical care and accepts commercial insurance, Medicare and workers' compensation plans. OrthoAtlanta was founded in 2002 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Atlanta, GA
Founded
2002
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Retirement support includes employer money: OrthoAtlanta lists an automatic 3% retirement-plan contribution and profit sharing.
- Further study has financial support: OrthoAtlanta lists tuition reimbursement among employee benefits.
- School sports ties broaden outreach: March 2026 brought an official provider partnership with the Georgia High School Association.
What critics are saying
- Patient access has insurer gatekeepers: OrthoAtlanta requires referral paperwork before initial visits when a patient's plan mandates it.
- Some roles require Piedmont access: current/former Piedmont employees risk withdrawn offers over denied Epic medical-record system reactivation.
- Austell applicants face travel screening: the medical assistant application asks about availability to cover other OrthoAtlanta clinics.
What makes OrthoAtlanta unique
- Physicians retain ownership: OrthoAtlanta describes itself as physician-owned while working under the Piedmont Orthopedics partnership.
- Workplace injuries have dedicated coordination: Healthy Return assigns workers' compensation coordinators to each OrthoAtlanta office.
- Management sits outside the clinical practice: IntraHealth Group supplies OrthoAtlanta's management services under a shared chief executive.
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