Medical Assistant/NCT

Medical Assistant / NCT – Orthopedic Practice

Location: McKinney, TX

Schedule: Monday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

About the Position

A busy orthopedic practice in McKinney, TX, seeking a dependable Medical Assistant (MA) with current NCT certification. Prior orthopedic experience is strongly preferred. You’ll be supporting both a physician and a physician assistant in a fast-paced, fully digital clinic. This is a direct hire role.

What We’re Looking For

We're seeking someone who is professional, reliable, and capable of juggling both clinical and administrative tasks. You should be tech-savvy and confident using digital platforms such as EMR systems, Dropbox, Microsoft Office, and Adobe. Strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and a proactive approach to patient care are essential.

Clinical Duties (Approx. 80%)

• Room patients and take vitals

• Assist patients in positioning for x-rays and perform imaging

• Call in prescriptions and prepare patient charts in the EMR system

• Collect blood and urine specimens

• Record patient health histories and maintain open communication

• Apply/remove casts and fit patients with durable medical equipment (DME)

• Order and manage clinical inventory

• Go over lab results and demonstrate basic physical therapy exercises

• Sterilize instruments and explain procedures clearly

• Discuss financial responsibilities (co-pays, deductibles, insurance)

Administrative Duties (Approx. 20%)

• Complete FMLA and disability paperwork

• Answer phones and handle basic patient inquiries

• Prepare school/work notes

• Schedule surgeries and follow-ups

• Obtain insurance authorizations for DME, injections, and procedures

• Certified NCT and experienced in an orthopedic or similar clinical setting

• Dependable, detail-oriented, and professional

• Able to multitask and stay calm under pressure

• Comfortable discussing financial aspects of care with patients

• Experienced in using EMR and other digital tools

• Self-motivated with strong organizational and customer service skills