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LEAD MEDICAL ASSISTANT / ORTHOPEDICS SPECIALIST

• Baltimore, MD
• SINAI-HOSPITAL
• RIAO TOTAL JOINT FPP
• Full-time - Day shift - 8:00am-4:30pm
• Allied Health
• 91784
• $21.06-$31.59 Experience based
• Posted: August 27, 2025

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Summary

Who We Are: 

LifeBridge Health is a dynamic, purpose-driven health system redefining care delivery across the Mid-Atlantic and beyond. Guided by our mission to "improve the health of people in the communities we serve," we are committed to expanding health access, elevating patient experiences, and fostering a culture rooted in bold ideas and community-centered care.

The Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics (RIAO) at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland, is nationally recognized for providing comprehensive orthopedic care to both adults and children. Our world-renowned specialists lead in areas including limb lengthening, joint preservation and replacement, and hand and upper extremity surgery.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Lead Medical Assistant to join our outstanding team at RIAO. Under the direct supervision of a physician, the Lead Medical Assistant performs a range of clinical duties to assist in the examination and treatment of patients. This includes applying orthopedic equipment, assisting with procedures, and ensuring smooth day-to-day clinical operations.

The ideal candidate is proactive, collaborative, and committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care that aligns with LifeBridge Health’s standards of excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply and adjust casts, splints, and braces; fabricate custom casts using plaster, fiberglass resin, or polyethylene.
• Utilize orthopedic equipment such as cutters, spreaders, bending irons, simmer frames, traction carts, fracture tables, and Stryker frames.
• Assist physicians in the operating room with casting and orthopedic procedures.
• Set up and manage traction units and specialized orthopedic devices.
• Inspect, apply, and remove braces, bandages, sutures, and staples as directed by the physician.
• Provide care appropriate to the age and needs of each patient.
• Support hospital and departmental functions, ensuring alignment with customer service and operational standards.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA) – Preferred

Join a team where innovation meets compassion, and help shape the future of orthopedic care at one of the nation's leading centers of excellence.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

Impact: Join a team that values innovation and outcomes, delivering life-saving care to our youngest and most vulnerable patients.

Growth : Opportunities for professional development, including tuition reimbursement and developing foundational skills for neonatal critical care leadership and advanced certification.

Support: A culture of collaboration with resources like unit-based practice councils and advanced clinical education support — improving both workflow efficiency and patient outcomes and allowing you to work at the top of your license.

Benefits : Competitive compensation (additional compensation such as overtime, shift differentials, premium pay, and bonuses may apply depending on job), comprehensive health plans, free parking, and wellness programs.

Why LifeBridge Health?

With over 14,000 employees, 130 care locations, and two million annual patient encounters, we combine strategic growth, innovation, and deep community commitment to deliver exceptional care anchored by five leading centers in the Baltimore region: Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Grace Medical Center, Northwest Hospital, Carroll Hospital, and Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital.

Our organization thrives on a culture of CARE BRAVELY—where compassion, courage, and urgency drive every decision, empowering teams to shape the future of healthcare.

LifeBridge Health complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression. LifeBridge Health does not exclude people or treat them differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex or sexual orientation and gender identity/expression.

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