Medical Assistant

Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin is looking for a full-time Medical Assistant in Austin, TX. The MA will support clinical and administrative tasks, prepare patients and rooms for examinations, and assist physicians across our Guadalupe and Lakeway locations.

Qualified candidates hold CMA, BLS, and ACLS certifications, with High School Diploma or Equivalent. The role requires organization, communication, and a customer-service orientation to uphold our orthopedic care standards.

Qualifications

• CMA certification is required.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and administrative support to ensure smooth operation of the healthcare facility.
• Prepare patients and exam rooms for visits and assist physicians during exams.
• Maintain patient records and medical documentation; coordinate scheduling of tests, treatments, and referrals.
• Process prescriptions and referrals as directed; manage phone lines, appointments, and data entry.
• Assist with vital signs and medication preparation under physician supervision.

Skills

Patient greeting

Office coordination

Medical documentation

Appointment scheduling

Data entry

Vital signs

Education

CMA Certification

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant in Austin, TX.

As a Medical Assistant (MA) with Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin, you will be responsible for providing physical support services with a variety of both clinical and administrative tasks as to ensure smooth operation of our healthcare facility. The Medical Assistant will coordinate office activities such as maintaining patient recordings and medical documentation, preparing patients and rooms for examination, assisting physicians with exams, and more. This position will cover our Guadalupe and Lakeway locations.

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Greets and chaperones patients during medical part of visit
• Coordinates of daily office activities
• Prepares exam rooms for clinical procedures and assisting practitioners with patient care
• Maintains medical documentation
• Schedules care, treatment, and diagnostic tests per physician
• Processes prescription requests and referrals
• Other administrative duties may include managing telephone systems, scheduling patient appointments, data entry, and additional duties as assigned
• Other clinical duties may include obtaining and recording vital signs, preparing medications under the supervision of physician, and additional duties as assigned

At Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin, we know that our employees are our best assets when it comes to providing exceptional orthopedic care to our patients. It’s the reason we are dedicated to hiring the most qualified staff to uphold our standards of care.