Float Medical Assistant
Location: Ridley Park, Glen Mills, Media, Aston
Organization: Premier Orthopaedics, in partnership with Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder
Overview
Premier Orthopaedics, in partnership with Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder, is seeking a dedicated and flexible Float Medical Assistant to join our team supporting our Ridley Park, Glen Mills, Media, and Aston, PA locations. As two of the region’s most respected providers of orthopedic and upper extremity care, we offer a collaborative, patient-focused environment that prioritizes clinical excellence, teamwork, and ongoing professional development.
Position Summary
The Float Medical Assistant will provide clinical and administrative support across multiple office locations based on staffing and operational needs. This position will provide coverage during employee absences, leaves, staffing shortages, and periods of high patient volume. In addition to traditional Medical Assistant responsibilities, the role will assist with preparing and organizing medical records and charts related to legal work, helping providers efficiently review records and complete legal reports. This is a full-time, on-site role that requires travel between assigned office locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides Medical Assistant coverage across assigned office locations based on staffing and patient care needs.
- Prepares patients for visits, including rooming patients, obtaining and documenting vital signs, reviewing intake information, and ensuring accurate documentation within the EMR.
- Assists providers during examinations, procedures, and other clinical activities as directed.
- Prepares patient charts prior to visits and ensures required documentation, imaging, testing, and other information are available for provider review.
- Facilitates communication between patients and providers by collecting and relaying pertinent information and carrying out provider directives.
- Assists providers with prescriptions, forms, patient education, and other clinical documentation as directed.
- Prepares and organizes medical charts and records related to legal work to support timely provider review and completion of legal reports.
- Assists with medical record management and other administrative responsibilities associated with legal documentation.
- Maintains exam rooms and clinical workspaces, including cleaning and restocking supplies and monitoring inventory.
- Performs administrative and clerical responsibilities, including scanning documents, managing records, and supporting provider schedules and EMR tasks.
- Maintains patient confidentiality and supports HIPAA, safety, quality, and organizational compliance requirements.
- Promotes a positive patient experience and provides professional, collaborative support to physicians, staff, and patients across assigned locations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant program preferred.
Licenses & Certifications:
- Medical Assistant certification preferred, but not required.
- Current CPR/BLS certification preferred.
Experience:
- Previous Medical Assistant experience in a physician practice or clinical setting preferred.
- Orthopedic experience preferred.
- Ability and willingness to travel between assigned office locations as needed.
- Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
- Ability to adapt to different office environments, providers, and workflows.
Compensation & Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans
- 100% employer-paid life insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Benefits begin the first of the month following hire date (for full-time employees)
- Generous paid sick and vacation time
- 7 paid holidays annually
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Employee referral reward program
About Premier Orthopaedics & Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder
Premier Orthopaedics and Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center (PHSC) are leading providers of comprehensive musculoskeletal care throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
Premier Orthopaedics delivers expert treatment for orthopedic injuries, joint disease, interventional spine care, regenerative medicine, and comprehensive physical therapy services, supported by more than 170 providers across 50+ locations. Facilities include state-of-the-art MRI centers, outpatient surgery centers, physical therapy clinics, and orthopedic urgent care centers to ensure timely access to high-quality, patient-focused care.
Philadelphia Hand to Shoulder Center (PHSC), a division of Premier Orthopaedics, has been nationally recognized for more than 50 years for its specialized care of the hand, wrist, elbow, arm, and shoulder. Our fellowship-trained surgeons and certified Hand and Occupational Therapists collaborate to provide seamless care—from diagnosis and treatment to post-operative and rehabilitative recovery. With 10+ convenient locations across Pennsylvania and New Jersey, PHSC offers advanced, integrated care to restore function, mobility, and quality of life for patients with upper extremity conditions.