Lead Certified Medical Assistant Orthopedics

About the role

Location: Round Rock, TX, Facility: Park Valley Ortho, Department/Specialty: Orthopedics, Schedule: Full Time | Day Shift, Monday - Friday 8 AM - 5 PM

Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily shift operations by effectively coordinating resources and team workflows to ensure seamless, uninterrupted patient care.
• Support your colleagues as a hands-on technical expert, working alongside the team to maintain clinical excellence and solve real-time challenges.
• Create a culture of high performance by monitoring work progress and ensuring every team member is aligned with our safety and quality standards.
• Oversee the growth of our people by managing the orientation and training of new associates, directly shaping the future talent of the department.
• Optimize clinical readiness by managing essential supply inventories and medication samples so the team always has the tools they need to succeed.

Requirements

• Licensure / Certification / Registration: BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• One or more of the following required:
  • Medical Assistant credentialed from the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Medical Technologists (AMT) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Medical Assistant credentialed from the National Association for Health Professionals obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Medical Assistant credentialed from the National Healthcare Association obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
  • Medical Assistant credentialed from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required.

Preferences

• CMA certification
• 3-5 years of CMA experience
• Must reside within 40 miles of the clinic location

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: pro-rated paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more