Medical Assistant - Leander & South Austin Clinics - Texas Orthopedics

ORTHOLONESTAR•Leander, TX

1d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Orthopedics, a division of OrthoLoneStar, is hiring a Medical Assistant to support physicians and patient care at its Leander and South Austin clinics. The role assists with clinical care, including casting and bracing, and helps patients understand and use clinic services. The Medical Assistant supports efficient clinic operations while maintaining patient privacy, dignity, and confidentiality. The position works closely with physicians and the assigned musculoskeletal team to provide quality care, prepare exam rooms and instruments, maintain supplies, document patient communications and treatment in the EMR, and coordinate records, schedules, orders, and follow-up tasks. The employee may work at other clinic locations as needed.

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 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.
Experience in orthopedics.
Medical Assistant certificate.
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 with cast or orthopedic technicians.
Issue prescriptions, physical therapy orders, home exercises, work restrictions, diagnostic orders, and other orders as instructed by the physician; assist with patient education.
Maintain timely, safe, and efficient clinic operations while respecting patient privacy and dignity.
Prepare examination rooms, instruments, and linens, and check sharps containers at 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 physician schedules, patient appointments, available time, and meeting schedules, and help maintain clinic flow.
Coordinate schedules with the Office Manager according to physician requirements.
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-drug processes using ECPS or triplicates with the physician.
Review and help facilitate physician communication folders and electronic tasks daily.
Assist physicians in reviewing no-show and cancellation patients and take appropriate action.
Maintain supplies, restock rooms, and sterilize instruments according to prescribed schedules.
Function as a designated technician according to the applicable 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 when scheduled.
Assist physicians with responses to electronic communications and resolution of patient inquiries.
Assist with prior authorizations for diagnostic studies and viscosupplementation injections.
Answer inbound patient calls regarding clinical needs.
Maintain strict confidentiality.
Travel to other locations as needed and perform other duties as assigned.