Medical Assistant

Abilene Sports Medicine and Orthopedics; Wylie (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Abilene Sports Medicine and Orthopedics in Texas seeks a skilled Medical Assistant/Orthopedic Tech to support licensed providers, prepare patients, and assist during examinations.

The role emphasizes patient communication, accurate EMR documentation, and coordination of imaging, injections, casts, and post-care follow-ups.

If you have a high school diploma, completing a medical assistant program or orthopedic tech certification is preferred, with orthopedic experience welcome.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or Certified Orthopedic Tech preferred.
• Two years orthopedic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for visit and assists with examination setup.
• Interviews patients, records histories, orders X-rays per protocol.
• Assists providers during examinations and handles injections and dressings.
• Generates orders for prescriptions and imaging as directed.
• Schedules follow-up appointments and coordinates surgeries.
• Maintains EMR documentation and triages patient inquiries.
• Cleans and prepares exam rooms and disposes of contaminated materials.

Skills

Excellent communication

Customer service

Organizational skills

HIPAA knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Program graduate

Certified Orthopedic Tech (preferred)

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Why Choose Us? #ASMO

• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a passionate team of healthcare professionals committed to providing exceptional patient care. Your expertise will be valued and supported.
• Work-Life Balance: We understand the importance of balance in your life. Our flexible scheduling ensures you have time for what matters most to you.
• Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects your skills and dedication.
• Incredible Culture: Join a workplace that fosters fairness, teamwork, and a positive atmosphere. We believe in working together to create an uplifting environment for both staff and patients.

Benefits:

• Healthcare Options: PPO, HDHP, and Surest plans with a $100/month tobacco-free discount
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Annual Employer Contributions
• Additional Coverage: HSA/FSA, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D, legal assistance, and more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Employer-paid support for life’s challenges
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  • Up to 2 weeks of PTO starting out. (Increases with tenure)
  • 7 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays

SUMMARY

• Provides patient care support to licensed providers and serves as liaison between patient and healthcare provider.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepares patients for visit by directing/accompanying patients to the examining or X-ray room, providing gowns/drapes, and assisting with proper positioning of patient for the examination and/or treatment;
• Interviews patient and records medical histories, order x-rays per provider order or protocol, or obtain results from imaging facilities;
• Assists health care providers during examinations as directed. Duties may include, but are not limited to, performing dressing changes, taking vital signs, preparing and drawing up injectable medications, labeling medications for administration by provider, applying/removing casts/splints, removing sutures/staples,
• Generates orders for prescriptions, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation therapy, DME, etc. as directed by provider; inputs into EMR.
• Schedules follow-up appointments, tests, test results, procedures, and injections with designated provider or facility.
• Coordinates all aspects of surgery scheduling according to surgery scheduling protocols. This includes obtaining medical clearances, precertifications, consents, submitting orders and scheduling preassesment, preoperative and postoperative appointments.
• Reconciles patient health history information at visit, updates any additional information pertinent to patient care and scans various documentation into EMR. Such documentation includes hospital dictation, disability forms, laboratory test requests, medical clearances or any other correspondence as directed after obtaining provider signature.
• Triages patient correspondence received by phone, voicemail or patient portal in adherence to policy. Documents patient correspondence into EMR system and advises patient provider plan of action.
• Maintains exam rooms which may include the following: prepares exam rooms including stocking of appropriate supplies, instruments, and equipment for examination of patients daily. Cleans exam rooms according to protocol between patient examinations. Disposes any contaminated materials appropriately.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or Certified Orthopedic Tech preferred
• Two years orthopedic experience preferred
• Three years medical office experience preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in use of electronic medical records (preferred)
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in all written and verbal communications
• Strong organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to comprehend and complete assigned tasks furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Strong knowledge orthopedic terminology (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of orthopedic surgical and diagnostic procedures (preferred)
• Knowledge of casting and splinting (preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of HIPAA and safety guidelines
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with patients/families