Orthopedic Medical Assistant – Patient Care & Procedures

North Texas Orthopedics & Spine Center; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

North Texas Orthopedics & Spine Center is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to support physicians and clinical staff in delivering musculoskeletal care. You will prepare patients, assist with orthopedic procedures (casting, bracing, wound care), and maintain EMR documentation in a fast-paced clinic.

The role emphasizes scheduling, patient education, and ensuring smooth patient flow across multiple sites as needed. Strong communication and organizational abilities are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for visit and assists with examinations.
• Interviews patient and records medical histories; may order x-rays.
• Assists health care providers during examinations.
• Performs dressing changes, vitals, blood draws, casts/splints, sutures removal, and prep of lab requests.
• Completes EMR documentation and ensures up-to-date patient history.
• Schedules appointments, tests, and procedures; follows up on results.

Skills

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

HIPAA knowledge

Patient interaction

Travel between sites

Orthopedic terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MA certification or accredited MA program

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

North Texas Orthopedics & Spine Center is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to support physicians and clinical staff in delivering musculoskeletal care. You will prepare patients, assist with orthopedic procedures (casting, bracing, wound care), and maintain EMR documentation in a fast-paced clinic.

The role emphasizes scheduling, patient education, and ensuring smooth patient flow across multiple sites as needed. Strong communication and organizational abilities are essential.