Medical Assistant (MA) - Orthopedics Clinic

Ascension; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization that has been serving the community for over a century. This role involves assisting physicians in patient care, performing vital sign checks, and managing treatment rooms. You'll be part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of patients. With a commitment to community service and professional growth, this position offers a rewarding career path in the healthcare sector. Embrace the opportunity to enhance your skills while contributing to a mission-driven organization that values its associates and the communities it serves.

Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Health Insurance Options

Retirement Benefits

Long-term & Short-term Disability

Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification required within 30 days of hire.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient examinations and treatments under physician supervision.
• Perform basic clerical duties and maintain treatment rooms.

Skills

Patient Care

Vital Signs Measurement

Clerical Duties

Materials Management

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

1 Year of Applicable Experience

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department:Orthopedics

• Schedule: 8-hour day shift; Monday thru Friday

• Hospital: Cedar Bend Professional Ctr

• Location: 12309 North Mopac Expwy. Austin, TX 78758 (Travel - Cedar Park & Round Rock, TX)

What You Will Do

Assist with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.

• Assist with treatments ordered by physician as supervised by physician or registered nurse. Perform select clinical duties.
• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information on patients' charts. Prepare treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Perform basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
• Perform basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assist with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
  • Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Additional Preferences

• MA experience preferred.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

Pay Non-Discrimination Notice

Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.

This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.