Medical Assistant - Leander & Round Rock Clinics - Texas Orthopedics

ORTHOLONESTAR • Leander, TX

1d • $17 - $25 • Onsite

About The Position

Texas Orthopedics, a division of OrthoLoneStar, is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and patient care at its Leander and Round Rock clinics. The role assists with patient treatment, casting and bracing, clinic flow, patient education, clinical documentation, and administrative tasks. The Medical Assistant helps provide safe, efficient, high-quality care while maintaining patient privacy and dignity and conveying a positive image of the clinic.

The position works closely with physicians and the assigned musculoskeletal team, supports clinic scheduling and preparation, maintains supplies and instruments, and documents patient communications and treatment in the EMR. Travel to other clinic locations may be required. The work environment combines clinic and office settings and 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 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 EMR.
• 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 interpret 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.
• Experience in orthopedics.
• Phlebotomy certification, for assisting with phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with patient treatment and care as directed.
• Prepare injections, take vital signs, complete health history 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; assist with patient education.
• Maintain timely, safe, efficient clinic operations 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 ensure quality patient care and compliance with clinic standards.
• Assist physicians with procedure and diagnosis coding on encounter forms.
• Review schedules, patient types, allotted appointment times, physician start and finish times, and other meetings; help manage clinic flow and coordinate schedules with the Office Manager.
• Ensure medical records are available for appointments and contact the responsible agency when records are missing.
• Document patient-related communications and treatment in the EMR.
• 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 physicians and take appropriate action.
• Maintain supplies, restock rooms, and sterilize instruments on the prescribed schedule.
• Function as a designated technician according to the guidelines in 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with VIP Health Advocate Service.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• 7–8 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 and well-being support.

What This Job Offers

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