Clinical Assistant

Tri-State Orthopaedic Surgeons; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Evansville is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support daily clinical functions. Responsibilities include preparing patients for examinations, maintaining clinical areas, and assisting in administrative tasks. Prior experience in a medical setting and knowledge of medical terminology is preferred. This full-time position requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to multi-task effectively within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily clinical functions under the direction of the Physician.
• Prepare patients for examination and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of clinical areas.

Skills

Strong verbal and interpersonal skills

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Judgment and reasoning

Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to learn new computer programs

Ability to work with all physicians and clinical staff

Ability to use phone, fax, computer and copier

Job description

Job Summary

The Clinical Assistant, under the direction of the Physician and Director of Clinical Operations assists with the daily clinical functions of the office. Regular attendance is an essential part of this job.

Position Details

Full-Time | Monday-Friday (some Saturdays required)

Essential Functions

• Calls patients out of the waiting rooms and rooms the patient in appointment order
• Prepares patients to be seen by ensuring patient is properly dressed in gown or shorts
• Checks if patient requires X-rays, staple or suture removal, cast removal prior to seeing Physician
• Straightens exam rooms and places clean sheets on each exam table
• Ensures clinical areas are prepared to see patients
• Prepares schedules per physician preference
• Prepares injections, but not to take the place of the person running the office with the physician
• Keep accurate/updated injection log
• Prepares anything extra per nurse/doctor preference
• Monitors and stocks exam & shared supply rooms and maintains appropriate inventory along with monthly expiration date maintenance
• Assists in injections, aspirations, etc. but not to take the place of the medical assistant or nurse
• Ensures all documentation is on chart electronically including but not limited to labs, EKG results, therapy notes and medication history.
• Closes rooms at the end of office by stripping sheets and disposing of all trash on counters
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments as needed
• Assembles surgery packets/education information for medical assistants/nurses
• Disposes of waste properly
• Maintains oxygen tanks
• Collects dirty laundry and takes to specified storage area for processing

Additional Responsibilities

• Covers for other associates when on vacation, leave, etc.
• Works in Urgent Care on a Saturday rotation schedule
• Orders all clinical supplies as needed, puts up supplies when they are delivered, receives inventory into the Envi system (Clinical Assistant Coordinator only)

Job Qualifications

• Prior experience in a medical setting preferred
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Ability to use judgement and reasoning
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Suite
• Aptitude to learn new computer programs
• Ability to work with all physicians and clinical staff
• Ability to use phone, fax, computer and copier