Medical Assistant - Leander & South Austin Clinics - Texas Orthopedics

ORTHOLONESTAR MSO LLC • Leander, TX

9d • $17 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Texas Orthopedics, a division of OrthoLoneStar, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and patient care across its clinics. The role assists physicians with patient treatment, casting, bracing, injections, vital signs, patient education, and other clinical duties. It also supports clinic operations, patient communications, documentation, scheduling, and coordination of medical records and orders. The position requires maintaining patient privacy and dignity, following clinic quality and safety standards, and traveling to other locations as needed.

The work environment combines clinic and office settings and involves travel between clinic locations. The role may involve exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, radiation, and bodily fluids.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year of experience in a health care setting.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with physicians, staff, and outside consultants.
• Knowledge of governmental regulations and compliance requirements, including OSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of computer systems and applications, including the current electronic medical record system.
• Ability to walk frequently and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds and assist patients weighing up to 300 pounds.
• Full range of motion.
• Adequate visual acuity to read and the ability to interpret and understand written material.
• Adequate hearing and speaking abilities to interact appropriately with patients and coworkers.

Nice To Haves

• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting course.
• Medical Assistant certificate.
• Health care experience in orthopedics.
• Phlebotomy certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with treating patients as directed.
• Prepare injections, take vital signs, complete history and physical questionnaires, and facilitate suture removals and dressing changes.
• Apply casts, splints, and durable medical equipment as needed, coordinating clinic flow with the Cast Technician or Orthopedic Technician.
• Issue prescriptions, physical therapy orders, home exercises, work restrictions, diagnostic orders, and other orders according to physician instructions, and assist with patient education.
• Maintain a timely, safe, efficient clinic while respecting patient privacy and dignity.
• Prepare exam rooms, instruments, and linens, and check sharps containers for each clinic.
• Work with the assigned musculoskeletal team to provide quality patient care and services and ensure compliance with clinic quality standards.
• Assist physicians with procedure and diagnosis coding on encounter forms.
• Review physician schedules, patient appointments, and meetings, and assist with clinic flow and schedule coordination with the Office Manager.
• Ensure required medical records are available for appointments and contact the responsible agency when records are unavailable.
• Document patient-related communications and treatment in the electronic medical record.
• Help facilitate triage tasks and scheduled drugs through ECPS or triplicates with the physician.
• Review and help manage physicians’ communication folders and electronic tasks daily.
• Review no-show and cancellation patients with the physician and take appropriate action.
• Maintain supplies, restock rooms, and sterilize instruments according to prescribed schedules.
• Function as a designated technician according to the doctor-specific Ortho Tech manual.
• Attend continuing education and skill labs offered by Texas Orthopedics.
• Assist with phlebotomy if certified.
• Track and complete patient FMLA forms in a timely manner.
• Work clinics for non-assigned physicians as scheduled.
• Help physicians respond to electronic communications and resolve patient inquiries.
• Assist with obtaining prior authorizations for diagnostic studies and viscosupplementation injections.
• Answer inbound patient calls regarding clinical needs.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and travel to other locations as needed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with VIP Health Advocate Service.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Seven to eight paid holidays each year.
• 12 PTO days to start, increasing with tenure up to 22 days.
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor contribution and profit sharing once eligible.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Additional supplemental plans.
• Mileage reimbursement and travel time for eligible positions.
• Colleague Recognition Program.
• Employee Assistance Program well-being support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED