Job Description

Job Location: Austin, TX 78746,

Position Type: Full Time,

Salary Range: $17.00 - $26.50 Hourly,

Job Category: Health Care,

ORTHOPEDIC MEDICAL ASSISTANT

(Casting, DME, Patient Care, Clinical Support)

Job Description

Reports to: Clinical Purchasing Manager

Department: Clinic

Status: Full-time (non-exempt)

Advance Your Career While Staying Hands-On with Patients

Are you an experienced Medical Assistant or Orthopedic Technician looking for more responsibility, greater impact, and an opportunity to grow your career without stepping away from patient care?

We're seeking a highly skilled, organized, and motivated clinical professional who wants to take the next step beyond a traditional MA or Ortho Tech role. This position offers the best of both worlds: direct patient care and meaningful involvement in clinic operations, inventory management, staff mentorship, and quality initiatives.

If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced orthopedic environment, enjoys solving problems, mentoring others, and taking ownership of clinic operations while continuing to work directly with patients, we'd love to meet you.

What Makes This Role Different?

✅ Continue providing hands-on patient care

✅ Utilize advanced casting, splinting, bracing, and DME skills

✅ Serve as subject matter expert and resource for staff

✅ Help drive operational excellence throughout the clinic

✅ Take ownership of inventory, compliance, and clinic processes

✅ Mentor and support developing clinical team members for casting and DME

What You'll Do

As an Orthopedic Medical Assistant, you'll play a critical role in ensuring exceptional patient care while supporting the daily clinical operations of the practice.

Patient Care & Clinical Excellence

• Assist physicians and providers with orthopedic patient care
• Perform advanced casting, splinting, bracing, and DME application
• Manage technician appointments and patient follow-up needs
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently within the EMR
• Serve as a trusted clinical resource for patients, providers, and staff

Leadership & Team Support

• Mentor and support Medical Assistants and clinical team members
• Assist with onboarding and training initiatives
• Promote best practices and clinical workflow efficiency
• Collaborate with clinic leadership to improve processes and enhance patient experience

Operations & Organization

• Manage clinic inventory and maintain appropriate supply levels
• Oversee medication and sample inventory
• Coordinate DME authorizations and insurance benefit verification
• Maintain OSHA standards and clinic compliance requirements

BENEFITS

• Medical Insurance with VIP Health Advocate Service
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• 7-8 Paid Holidays each year
• 12 PTO Days to start, with increases based on tenure (up to 22 days)
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor contribution plus Profit Sharing (once eligible)
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability
• Additional Supplemental Plans
• Mileage Reimbursement + Travel Time – (for eligible positions)
• Colleague Recognition Program
• Well-being support: Employee Assistance Program

To learn more, visit: https://www.txortho.com/

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of orthopedic, casting, splinting, or DME experience
• Proven ability to excel in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities
• Experience working with EMR systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Medical Assistant Certification and/or Orthopedic Technician Certification
• Experience with inventory management and supply ordering
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and regulatory compliance
• Experience mentoring or training team members

The Ideal Candidate

You may be the perfect fit if you

• Are an experienced MA or Ortho Tech looking for greater responsibility
• Enjoy balancing patient care with operational responsibilities
• Love staying organized and managing multiple priorities
• Take pride in being the person everyone turns to for answers
• Enjoy coaching and helping teammates succeed in casting and DME
• Want an opportunity to build leadership skills while remaining clinically engaged

Why Join Us?

Join a highly respected orthopedic team where your clinical expertise, leadership potential, and passion for patient care will be recognized and valued. This role is designed for professionals who are ready to expand their impact, grow their career, and help shape the future success of our clinics while continuing to provide exceptional patient care every day.