Orthopedic Medical Assistant | Casting, DME & Clinical Support (South Austin) - Texas Orthopedics

ORTHOLONESTAR•Austin, TX

7d•$17 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Advance Your Career While Staying Hands-On with Patients Are you an experienced Medical Assistant or Orthopedic Technician looking for more responsibility, greater impact, and an opportunity to grow your career without stepping away from patient care? We're seeking a highly skilled, organized, and motivated clinical professional who wants to take the next step beyond a traditional MA or Ortho Tech role. This position offers the best of both worlds: direct patient care and meaningful involvement in clinic operations, inventory management, staff mentorship, and quality initiatives. If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced orthopedic environment, enjoys solving problems, mentoring others, and taking ownership of clinic operations while continuing to work directly with patients, we'd love to meet you. What Makes This Role Different? ✅ Continue providing hands-on patient care ✅ Utilize advanced casting, splinting, bracing, and DME skills ✅ Serve as subject matter expert and resource for staff ✅ Help drive operational excellence throughout the clinic ✅ Take ownership of inventory, compliance, and clinic processes ✅ Mentor and support developing clinical team members for casting and DME What You'll Do As an Orthopedic Medical Assistant, you'll play a critical role in ensuring exceptional patient care while supporting the daily clinical operations of the practice. Patient Care & Clinical Excellence Assist physicians and providers with orthopedic patient care Perform advanced casting, splinting, bracing, and DME application Manage technician appointments and patient follow-up needs Document patient care accurately and efficiently within the EMR Serve as a trusted clinical resource for patients, providers, and staff Leadership & Team Support Mentor and support Medical Assistants and clinical team members Assist with onboarding and training initiatives Promote best practices and clinical workflow efficiency Collaborate with clinic leadership to improve processes and enhance patient experience Operations & Organization Manage clinic inventory and maintain appropriate supply levels Oversee medication and sample inventory Coordinate DME authorizations and insurance benefit verification Maintain OSHA standards and clinic compliance requirements Join a highly respected orthopedic team where your clinical expertise, leadership potential, and passion for patient care will be recognized and valued. This role is designed for professionals who are ready to expand their impact, grow their career, and help shape the future success of our clinics while continuing to provide exceptional patient care every day.

Requirements

Minimum 3 years of orthopedic, casting, splinting, or DME experience
Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced clinical environment
Strong organizational and multitasking skills
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
Experience working with EMR systems

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant Certification and/or Orthopedic Technician Certification
Experience with inventory management and supply ordering
Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulatory compliance
Experience mentoring or training team members

Responsibilities

Assist physicians and providers with orthopedic patient care
Perform advanced casting, splinting, bracing, and DME application
Manage technician appointments and patient follow-up needs
Document patient care accurately and efficiently within the EMR
Serve as a trusted clinical resource for patients, providers, and staff
Mentor and support Medical Assistants and clinical team members
Assist with onboarding and training initiatives
Promote best practices and clinical workflow efficiency
Collaborate with clinic leadership to improve processes and enhance patient experience
Manage clinic inventory and maintain appropriate supply levels
Oversee medication and sample inventory
Coordinate DME authorizations and insurance benefit verification
Maintain OSHA standards and clinic compliance requirements