Medical Assistant Ortho Trauma
Company: Ascension
Role summary
Medical Assistant Ortho Trauma is a full-time role at Ascension in Panama City, Panama, Panama (on-site). Posted 2026-08-21. Experience level: 0-2. No degree required.
- Job title
- Medical Assistant Ortho Trauma
- Company
- Ascension
- Location
- Panama City, Panama, Panama
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Employment type
- full-time
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Experience level
- 0-2
- Degree required
- No
- Date posted
- 2026-08-21
You'll be joining a fast-paced orthopedic trauma team where you can start your healthcare career without needing a college degree. It’s a great opportunity to gain hands-on clinical experience while working directly with patients in a supportive hospital environment.
Job description
Your future role at a glance
Location: Panama City, FL
Facility: Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Orthopedics & Trauma
Department: Ortho Trauma
Schedule: Day | Full-time | Monday - Friday
How you'll make an impact in this role
Proficiency in patient rooming protocols, conduct patient intake,measure vital signs, and assist the care team with treatments and procedures as directed.
Manage phone communications, maintain patient records, and assist with supply inventory, ordering, and stocking.
Ensure treatment rooms are prepared for examinations and the clinical area is clean and well-organized.
Perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, filling, and provide general office and clerical support to the assigned area.
What minimum qualifications you'll need
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted.
Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) preferred.
Education:
High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.
What additional requirements you'll need
Ortho experience.
Life at Ascension: Where purpose meets opportunity
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
Equal employment opportunity employer
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Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term & short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.