Orthopedic Medical Assistant — Day Shift, Certified

Prime Healthcare; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick time and holidays

Bereavement leave, FMLA and other time

401K options

Tuition reimbursement

Life, disability, and other insurance

Many other benefits

Job summary

Prime Healthcare’s Orthocare Clinic in Harlingen, TX is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant for day shifts in a full-time role. You will support pre-op and post-op care, patient prep, and documentation in a busy orthopedic setting.

Candidates must hold CMA certification, BLS, and have a year of public-facing experience; strong patient communication and EMR skills are required. The clinic offers comprehensive benefits and growth programs.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent or relevant experience.
• Medical Assistant Certification required.
• Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
• Minimum one year work experience in public contact job.
• Work experience in health care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for orthopedic examinations and procedures.
• Record patient history, vital signs, and orthopedic-specific information.
• Instruct patients on pre-operative and post-operative care and medication regimens.
• Help in orthopedic procedures, including bandaging, splinting, and wound care.
• Facilitate diagnostic tests, imaging tests and ensure accurate documentation of results.
• Prepare and maintain examination rooms, including sterilization and inventory management of medical supplies and equipment.
• Schedule patient appointments, manage charts, and update EMR systems with patient information.

Skills

Certified Medical Assistant

BLS Certification

EMR/EHR Knowledge

Patient Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

EHR software

Job description

Prime Healthcare’s Orthocare Clinic in Harlingen, TX is hiring a Certified Medical Assistant for day shifts in a full-time role. You will support pre-op and post-op care, patient prep, and documentation in a busy orthopedic setting.

Candidates must hold CMA certification, BLS, and have a year of public-facing experience; strong patient communication and EMR skills are required. The clinic offers comprehensive benefits and growth programs.