Medical Assistant

DESCRIPTION Why UMP?

UMP is a physician-led organization focused on transforming musculoskeletal care through innovation, collaboration, and operational support. This role allows you to be part of that mission—delivering high-quality spine care in a thriving clinical environment.

Ortho Texas is recognized for its advanced treatment options, multidisciplinary approach, and dedication to improving patients’ quality of life. As part of this team, you’ll work alongside top spine specialists in a supportive and forward-thinking practice.

If you're an APP looking to make a meaningful impact in specialized care, we invite you to explore this opportunity. Help us bring exceptional orthopedic care to communities of the Metroplex—where your expertise can truly make a difference.

• 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 :

• Up to 2 weeks of PTO starting out. (Increases with tenure)

• 7 paid holidays + 2 floating holidays

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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…