Location: Bedford, NH (with occasional travel to Nashua and Londonderry)
Schedule: Full-Time
At New Hampshire Orthopaedic Center (NHOC), a division of Northeast Orthopaedic Alliance (NOA), we're passionate about helping patients regain mobility and improve their quality of life. We're looking for a compassionate, motivated Medical Assistant / Orthopedic Technologist to become an integral part of our collaborative clinical team.
Whether you're an experienced Orthopaedic Technologist or a Medical Assistant with orthopedic experience looking to expand your skills, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside respected orthopedic specialists while making a meaningful impact on patients every day.
As a Medical Assistant / Orthopaedic Technologist, you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care by:
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Assisting physicians with patient care, examinations, and in-office procedures
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Escorting patients to exam rooms, obtaining vital signs, and supporting patient flow
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Applying, adjusting, and removing casts, splints, braces, and other orthopedic devices
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Measuring and fitting patients for durable medical equipment (DME)
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Removing sutures and staples, changing dressings, and performing wound care using proper aseptic technique
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Preparing exam rooms, instruments, and supplies for clinical procedures
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Sterilizing instruments and maintaining clinical inventory
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Taking orthopedic measurements, including grip strength and leg length
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Drawing up medications for physician administration and verifying medication expiration dates
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Responding to patient messages and assisting with scheduling diagnostic testing
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Serving as a resource for orthopedic supplies, casting, splinting, and bracing techniques
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Supporting staff education and helping maintain clinical best practices across NHOC locations
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Participating in team meetings, training, and continuous learning opportunities
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Performing other duties as assigned
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Medical Assistant certification or Orthopaedic Technologist experience preferred
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Previous orthopedic, surgical, or specialty practice experience is a plus
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Strong clinical and patient care skills
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Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment
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Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care
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Work with an experienced and collaborative orthopedic team
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Gain hands-on experience in a specialty practice
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Opportunities to expand your orthopedic skills and clinical knowledge
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Supportive culture focused on teamwork and exceptional patient care
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Stable, full-time position with a respected and growing healthcare organization
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Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
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Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
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Full range of motion for assisting patients and performing clinical duties
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Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds
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Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment and respond to changing patient needs
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Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids consistent with a healthcare setting
This position is primarily based in Bedford, NH, with occasional travel to our Nashua and Londonderry offices to support patient care and scheduling needs.
