Medical Assistant - UCC/SC

Location:

Mansfield Multi-speciality Clinic and Urgent Care Center

Department:

• rtho-Mansfield

Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

The Medical Assistant will function in collaborative practice with physician(s) and/or advanced practice provider(s) in an ambulatory care setting. Assists in the preparation and delivery of ambulatory patient care as directed by provider(s) and other licensed clinical personnel. Skillfully and consistently performs clinical duties per established departmental policies and procedures. The care is based on the nursing process and augments the medical plan of treatment appropriate to the ambulatory care setting with an emphasis on good customer relations.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma required.
• Either a graduate of an accredited MA school OR a current MA certification required.
• • rthopedic experience preferred.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification:

• Current BLS Certification required.
• National certification preferred.

Location:

• Travel is required (Mansfield location and Fort Worth location)

Essential Job Functions [EF]

1. Performs appropriate initial patient assessment, including applicable vital signs, height, weight, blood pressure. Prepares patient for provider examination. Communicates abnormal findings to licensed personnel.

2. Properly and consistently documents all pertinent patient and family information in the medical record, consistently dating and signing (with credentials) each entry.

3. Implements provider's orders in accordance with practice and CCPN policies and standards. May occasionally assist with patient holds during radiology examinations.

4. Skillfully performs casting application and removal procedures with minimal supervision, using patient safety precautions, safe and proper technique and appropriate documentation. Provides training to unlicensed clinical staff on casting application/removal.

5. Transcribes voice mail messages, seeks appropriate physician guidance, and returns calls per written provider instruction. Documents and refers to licensed personnel, physician/practitioner appropriately.

6. Provides patient and family instruction, including questions regarding aftercare, follow-up, treatments, procedures, medications, & equipment as directed by providers.

B.
• ther Important Job Functions

1. Coordinates referrals, inclusive of pre-certification, authorizations, patient instruction, scheduling and documentation. Coordinates patient scheduling with provider standards, rearranging appointments to avoid non-productivity.

2. Prepares, stocks, and maintains examination/treatment room equipment and supplies. Informs appropriate personnel of inventory needs. Assists practice staff with preparation of medical records and educational packets, and general office duties as needed.

3. Demonstrates knowledge of compliance standards for all regulatory agencies, including OSHA, TDH and HIPAA. In absence of licensed nursing staff, may perform the duties of Safety Officer, as supervised by physician/provider.

4. Requirement to be able to travel to all six orthopedic locations

About Cook Children's:

• ur not-for-profit organization is comprised of a flagship medical center in Fort Worth, Texas, a new medical center in Prosper, Texas, a physician network, home health company, surgery centers, health plan, health services, and health foundation. With more than 60 primary, specialty and urgent care locations throughout Texas, families can access our top-ranked specialty programs and network of services to meet the unique needs of their child. Cook Children's is honored to continually receive recognition for our outstanding efforts and outcomes in pediatric health care.

At Cook Children's, we're more than a health care system--we're your friends, neighbors and even family members. And we're parents too, so we can see the world through your eyes. We see what you're going through--and how we can help you and your child get the best care and support possible.

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Client-provided location(s): Mansfield, TX

Job ID: Cook_Childrens-JR-113587

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-09-05T18:33:28