Medical Assistant

Description Texas Spine Consultants Why Choose Us? #TSC

• Collaborative Environment
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  Work alongside a passionate team of healthcare professionals committed to providing exceptional patient care. Your expertise will be valued and supported.
• Work-Life Balance
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  We understand the importance of balance in your life. Our flexible scheduling ensures you have time for what matters most to you.
• Competitive Compensation
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  Enjoy a competitive salary and benefits package that reflects your skills and dedication.
• Incredible Culture
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  Join a workplace that fosters fairness, teamwork, and a positive atmosphere. We believe in working together to create an uplifting environment for both staff and patients.

• Healthcare Options
  : PPO, HDHP, and Surest plans with a $100/month tobacco-free discount
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Annual Employer Contributions
• Additional Coverage
  : HSA/FSA, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D, legal assistance, and more
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
  Employer-paid support for life’s challenges
• Generous Paid Time Off
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  • Up to 2 weeks of PTO starting out. (Increases with tenure)
  • 7 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays

The Medical Assistant (MA) supports physicians and clinical staff in providing exceptional musculoskeletal care in an orthopedic environment. This role requires expertise in clinical practices, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage diverse responsibilities efficiently within a dynamic and fast-paced setting. Primary duties include preparing patients for examinations, assisting with orthopedic procedures such as casting, bracing, and wound care, and maintaining accurate documentation in electronic medical records (EMR).

The Medical Assistant also facilitates patient flow, coordinates appointments, and provides pre- and post-visit education to ensure a seamless care experience for patients and providers.

• Prepares patients for visit by directing/accompanying patients to the examination or X-ray room, providing gowns/drapes, and assisting with proper positioning of patient for the examination and/or treatment.
• Interviews patient and records medical histories, may order x-rays per provider order or protocol.
• Assists health care providers during examinations as directed.
• Duties may include, but are not limited to, performing dressing changes, taking vital signs, performing blood draws, applying/removing casts/splints, removing sutures/staples, preparing laboratory test requests, preparing lab specimen for pick-up per protocol.
• Prepares and orders medication prescriptions and orders for x-rays, rehab, DME, etc. as directed by provider
• Completed appropriate documentation in the EMR system. Updates patient health history information as needed, keys data and scans various documentation into EMR such as hospital dictation, disability forms, laboratory test requests, or any other correspondence as directed. Receives, disseminates for provider signature, and scans test results and medical clearances into EMR. Updates patient history in EMR within 24 hours of visit.
• Schedules appointments, tests, procedures, and/or surgery following all scheduling protocols.
• Ensures follow-up appointment(s) are scheduled for patients regarding test results, post-operative care, etc. with the provider.
• Responds to patient phone calls in a timely manner as directed by provider, makes follow-up calls, and documents communications in EMR.
• Maintains exam rooms, which may include the following: prepares exam rooms including stocking of appropriate supplies, instruments, and equipment for examination of patients on a daily basis. Cleans examination rooms between patient visits and at clinic end and disposes…