Medical Assistant/Ortho Technologist

Job Description

Job DescriptionMedical Assistant / Orthopaedic Technologist

Location: Bedford, NH (with occasional travel to Nashua and Londonderry)
Schedule: Full-Time

Join One of New Hampshire's Leading Orthopaedic Teams

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 / Orthopaedic 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.

What You'll Do

As a Medical Assistant / Orthopaedic Technologist, you'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care by:

• Assisting physicians with patient care, examinations, and in-office procedures
• Escorting patients to exam rooms, obtaining vital signs, and supporting patient flow
• Applying, adjusting, and removing casts, splints, braces, and other orthopedic devices
• Measuring and fitting patients for durable medical equipment (DME)
• Removing sutures and staples, changing dressings, and performing wound care using proper aseptic technique
• Preparing exam rooms, instruments, and supplies for clinical procedures
• Sterilizing instruments and maintaining clinical inventory
• Taking orthopedic measurements, including grip strength and leg length
• Drawing up medications for physician administration and verifying medication expiration dates
• Responding to patient messages and assisting with scheduling diagnostic testing
• Serving as a resource for orthopedic supplies, casting, splinting, and bracing techniques
• Supporting staff education and helping maintain clinical best practices across NHOC locations
• Participating in team meetings, training, and continuous learning opportunities
• Performing other duties as assigned

What We're Looking For

• Medical Assistant certification or Orthopaedic Technologist experience preferred
• Previous orthopedic, surgical, or specialty practice experience is a plus
• Strong clinical and patient care skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Commitment to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care

Why Join NHOC?

• Work with an experienced and collaborative orthopedic team
• Gain hands-on experience in a specialty practice
• Opportunities to expand your orthopedic skills and clinical knowledge
• Supportive culture focused on teamwork and exceptional patient care
• Stable, full-time position with a respected and growing healthcare organization
• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
• Full range of motion for assisting patients and performing clinical duties
• Ability to occasionally lift and carry up to 100 pounds
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment and respond to changing patient needs
• Exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids consistent with a healthcare setting

Travel

This position is primarily based in Bedford, NH, with occasional travel to our Nashua and Londonderry offices to support patient care and scheduling needs.