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Medical Assistant Orthopedics Jobs Houston TX

33K–67K
Onsite · Houston, Texas
Posted August 12, 2026
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Overview

You will own patient care support at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic's Springwoods Village Campus, part of Optum's family. This role spans levels I-III, with duties from basic patient assistance to advanced clinical procedures. You will work alongside 900+ medical providers across 65 specialties, collaborating with a team dedicated to coordinated care. What sets this apart: clear progression from MA I to MA III, with certification and experience unlocking higher responsibilities.

What You'll Do7

  • 1Provide supportive patient care functions under supervision, ensuring safety and comfort per legal and professional standards.
  • 2Execute delegated tasks as directed by a physician or RN, including vital signs and patient preparation.
  • 3Administer injectables and perform advanced clinical tasks at the MA II level, building on MA I duties.
  • 4Perform high-level clinical procedures and serve as a resource for less experienced staff at the MA III level.
  • 5Use EPIC and Windows-based systems for patient documentation and data entry.
  • 6Support ambulatory care workflows, assisting with exams and treatments as part of the orthopedic team.
  • 7Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment, adhering to infection control protocols.

Requirements8

  • 1High School Diploma or GED, and graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
  • 2BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
  • 3No experience required with a certification/registration as a Medical Assistant, or 1 year of directly related experience without certification/registration.
  • 4Basic medical/nursing terminology and computer proficiency.
  • 5Driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
  • 6For MA II: Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant and 5+ years of directly related experience.
  • 7For MA III: Certification/Registration as a Medical Assistant and 8+ years of directly related experience.
  • 8Experience in Ambulatory Care, with EPIC and Windows-based computer systems.

Salary Insight

$33 - $67k per year

Location

Typeonsite
LocationHouston, Texas

Required Skills

High School Diploma or GEDMedical Assistant program graduateBLS certificationComputer proficiencyDriver's licenseReliable transportationEPIC system experienceWindows-based computer systems experienceMedical Assistant certification/registration
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