Medical Assistant - Orthopedics Clinic

Hours of Work :

40Days Of Week :

Monday through FridayWork Shift :

Job Description :

Your Job:The Medical Assistant works under the general direction of the Physician or Nurse. You will provide care to individuals and families as instructed by the Physician / Physician Assistant.
 
Job Requirements:

• Graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants.
• 2+ years of professional medical assisting in a practice setting is required.
• National/Registered Medical Assistant Certification required
• Valid CPR certification required.

Duties of Medical Assistant:

• Maintains strict patient confidentiality and will use complete discretion when discussing patient information.
• Implement patient care under the guidance and direction of all physicians, Practice Manager and Back Office Coordinator.
• Screen phone calls. Will function as a patient screener only and will not make medical decisions during the triage process. Any triage phone call or face-to-face triage situation requiring a medical decision will be immediately referred to a physician.
• Assists physicians in providing nursing care to patients in accordance with clinic policies and procedures.
• Takes patient history and vitals.
• Rechecks BP if abnormal
• Cast/splint removal when needed
• Cast/splint patient when needed
• Staple/suture removal when needed
• Check faxes routinely
• Complete FMLA paperwork
• Chart prep
• Enter/update surgical history into the EMR
• Scan paperwork / test results
• Clear out in baskets and MyChart messages
• Performs additional tasks, special projects and/or duties as assigned.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Methodist Medical Group is the North Texas physician organization affiliated with Methodist Health System. Our fast-growing network of providers includes more than 92 MMG ambulatory clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care service known as MethodistNOW. Our employees enjoy not only competitive salaries but also the outstanding benefits package of Methodist Health System, which includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; a matched retirement plan; an employee wellness program; and more. The opportunities for career growth are equally generous. Our affiliation means being part of an award-winning workplace:

• Newsweek’s America’s Most Admired Workplaces 2026
• Glassdoor’s Best-Led Companies 2025
• Fortune’s Best Workplaces in Health Care 2025
• Great Place to Work Certified 2026-2026
• Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work 2025
• TIME’s Best Companies for Future Leaders 2025
• Military Friendly – Gold Employer 2025
• Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Mental Well-Being 2025
• Becker’s Healthcare Top Places to Work in Healthcare 2025
• Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces 2025