Orthopedic Medical Assistant: Casting, Wound Care & EMR

Resurgens Orthopaedics; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Resurgens Orthopaedics is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinical staff in a fast-paced orthopedic environment. The MA will prepare patients for examinations, assist with casting, bracing, wound care, and maintain accurate EMR documentation.

You will manage patient flow, schedule tests, perform vital signs, and help with pre- and post-visit education. Strong communication, organizational skills, and familiarity with EMR systems are required; two years orthopedic experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Medical Assistant certification or completion of an accredited MA program preferred.
• Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR/EMR) systems.
• Current CPR certification (CPR, BLS).
• Two years orthopedic experience preferred.
• Three years medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations and direct to exam or X-ray rooms.
• Interview patients and record medical histories; may order x-rays.
• Assist health care providers during examinations as directed.
• Perform dressing changes, vital signs, blood draws, casts/splints, sutures.
• Prepare prescriptions and orders for x-rays, rehab, DME as directed.
• Document in EMR and update patient history within 24 hours of visit.
• Schedule appointments and manage patient flow.
• Maintain and sterilize exam rooms and instruments.
• Monitor inventory and travel between sites if applicable.
• Other duties as assigned by Providers, RNs, and managers.

Skills

EMR proficiency

Orthopedic terminology

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Patient interaction

Travel between sites

Education

High school diploma

MA certification preferred

CPR certification

Orthopedic experience preferred

Medical office experience preferred

Tools

EMR/EMR systems

Job description

Resurgens Orthopaedics is seeking a Medical Assistant to support physicians and clinical staff in a fast-paced orthopedic environment. The MA will prepare patients for examinations, assist with casting, bracing, wound care, and maintain accurate EMR documentation.

You will manage patient flow, schedule tests, perform vital signs, and help with pre- and post-visit education. Strong communication, organizational skills, and familiarity with EMR systems are required; two years orthopedic experience