Clinic Assistant

Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics; Greenwood (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics in Greenwood, IN is seeking a clinic assistant to provide clinical support in a high-volume orthopedic hand/surgery practice. You will help patients, assist physicians, and document information in the EMR system.

The role emphasizes patient contact, duties include scheduling, testing, authorizations, and coordinating care with team members. Prior physician office experience and CMA certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a physician office in a clinical capacity.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients to/from clinic areas.
• Assist physicians during office visits.
• Scribe patient information into the EMR system.
• Retrieve patient information from the EMR system.
• Conduct preliminary patient evaluations.
• Communicate information with patients as directed by physician.
• Provide patient education regarding injuries.
• Manage and prioritize phone calls and electronic communication.
• Schedule patient testing.
• Obtain prior authorizations.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Multi-tasking

Highly organized

Patient care

Education

Certified Medical Assistant

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Greenwood, IN 46142

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Organization Overview

Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics is consistently recognized as a leader in the field of sports medicine and orthopedics within the midwest. Forté has been providing exceptional care to athletes and active people of all ages for over 40 years and pride ourselves in how we deliver that care. We are a destination employment location for dedicated health care workers who are looking to advance their careers in their chosen profession. If you are seeking a setting that not only allows, but fosters professional growth and development while working with a team of outstanding, committed and like-minded leaders in this niche’ of health care, then you should consider Forté Sports Medicine - “The best place to get care AND the best place to give care!”

Summary/objective

The clinic assistant provides clinical support in a high-volume practice of an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the hand. wrist and elbow. The position is responsible for a wide variety of clinical and clerical duties.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Assists patients to/from clinic areas


• Assist physicians during office visits


• Scribe patient information into the EMR system


• Retrieve patient information from EMR system


• Conduct preliminary patient evaluations


• Communicate information with patients as directed by physician


• Provide appropriate patient education regarding injuries


• Manage and prioritize phone calls and electronic communication


• Schedule patient testing


• Obtain prior authorizations

Competencies (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities)

• Excellent customer service skills


• Ability to multi task effectively


• Highly organized


• Able and willing to handle high patient care volume on a daily basis

Education and Experience

Previous experience working in a physician office in a clinical capacity

Preferred Certifications

Certified Medical Assistant

Work environment

This position is performed in a typical, professional medical office setting

Qualifications

Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace