Medical Assistant - Leander, NW Austin & Round Rock Clinics - Texas Orthopedics

ORTHOLONESTAR•Leander, TX

4d•$17 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

Texas Orthopedics, a division of OrthoLoneStar, is seeking a Medical Assistant to join their team. Since 1986, Texas Orthopedics has been a trusted name in musculoskeletal care, offering orthopedic, rheumatologic, and physical therapy services. They prioritize a collaborative, supportive, and growth-oriented work environment that balances professional development with work-life balance. This role contributes to efficient, innovative, and comfortable clinic operations, ensuring an exceptional experience for both patients and staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience in a health care setting, preferably orthopedics.
Outstanding interpersonal skills.
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 EMR.
Ability to walk frequently and stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to assist patients weighing up to 300 pounds.
Full range of motion.
Adequate visual acuity to read and understand written material.
Adequate hearing and speaking abilities to interact appropriately with others.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from an accredited course for Medical Assisting.
MA certificate.
Assisting with Phlebotomy if certified.

Responsibilities

Assisting physicians with patient care, including casting, bracing, and performing other duties as assigned.
Preparing injections, taking vital signs, completing H&P questionnaires, and facilitating suture removals/dressing changes.
Applying casts, splints, and DME as needed to maintain clinic flow.
Issuing prescriptions, physical therapy orders, home exercises, work restrictions, and diagnostic orders per physician instruction.
Assisting in patient education.
Maintaining a timely and safe clinic environment with respect for patient privacy and dignity.
Preparing exam rooms, instruments, and linens, and performing sharps container checks.
Working closely with the assigned musculoskeletal team to ensure quality patient care and services.
Ensuring compliance with clinic standards of quality patient care.
Assisting with the completion of procedure and diagnosis coding of encounter forms.
Reviewing daily schedules, new patients, follow-ups, and appointment times.
Coordinating schedules with the Office Manager according to physician requirements.
Ensuring required medical records are available for appointments and contacting responsible agencies if unavailable.
Documenting all patient-related communication or treatment in EMR.
Facilitating triage tasks and scheduled drugs via ECPS or triplicates with physician approval.
Reviewing and facilitating physician's communication folder and electronic tasks daily.
Assisting the physician in reviewing no-show and cancellation patients and taking appropriate action.
Maintaining supplies and restocking rooms on a prescribed schedule.
Sterilizing instruments on a prescribed schedule.
Functioning as a responsible designated tech according to guidelines in the doctor-specific Ortho Tech manual.
Attending continued education and skill labs.
Assisting with Phlebotomy if certified.
Tracking and completing patient FMLA forms timely.
Working non-assigned physician clinics as scheduled.
Assisting with the completion of physician responses to electronic communication to provide resolution for patient inquiries.
Assisting with obtaining prior-authorizations for diagnostic studies and viscosupplementation injections.
Answering inbound patient calls regarding clinical needs.
Maintaining strictest confidentiality.
Traveling to other locations as needed.
Performing all other duties as assigned.