Ortho Medical Assistant - Day Shift, Austin TX

Ascension Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

403(b) retirement

PTO & holidays

Tuition reimbursement

EAP & wellbeing

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Ascension Health in Austin, TX seeks a patient-focused healthcare teammate to support the Orthopedics department on a full-time day shift. You will prepare exam rooms, assist with patient flow, and help ensure a smooth, welcoming visit for every patient.

You will record vital signs, conduct patient interviews to help the care team build a clear clinical picture, and document diagnoses and orders into the electronic record, while keeping supplies stocked for uninterrupted care.

Qualifications

• BLS Provider certification within 1 month of hire or transfer date (AHA/ARC accepted).
• High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job-specific experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the clinical flow by preparing exam rooms and prioritizing patient transitions to ensure a seamless, stress-free experience for both the provider and the patient.
• Capture the patient’s story by accurately measuring vital signs and interviewing patients to ensure the care team has a clear, real-time clinical picture before every consultation.
• Master clinical documentation by transcribing diagnoses, orders, and follow-up instructions into the patient record, ensuring the accuracy of the care journey from start to finish.
• Optimize the care environment by managing essential supplies and materials, ensuring the team is always equipped to provide uninterrupted patient care.

Skills

Vital signs

Patient interviewing

Clinical documentation

Room preparation

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma equivalency or 1 year experience

Licensure/certification may be used in lieu

Tools

EHR (Electronic Health Records)

Job description

Ascension Health in Austin, TX seeks a patient-focused healthcare teammate to support the Orthopedics department on a full-time day shift. You will prepare exam rooms, assist with patient flow, and help ensure a smooth, welcoming visit for every patient.

You will record vital signs, conduct patient interviews to help the care team build a clear clinical picture, and document diagnoses and orders into the electronic record, while keeping supplies stocked for uninterrupted care.