Clinical Assistant

Bluegrass Orthopaedics; Kentucky; On-site; USD 33,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Orthopaedics seeks a Clinical Assistant to support Providers in a fast-paced orthopedic clinic in Kentucky. Ideal for Medical Assistants, Athletic Trainers, Orthopedic Technicians, or other hands-on patient care professionals.

You will room patients, obtain vitals, assist with procedures, process orders, and document interactions in the EMR while supporting clinic operations across departments as needed.

Qualifications

• Room patients and obtain vitals, medical history, and chief complaints.
• Assist Providers with clinical procedures, including suture/staple removal, bandaging, and post-operative care.

Responsibilities

• Create and process PT orders, work status forms, and other clinical documentation.
• E-scribe medications and assist with patient instructions.
• Document all patient interactions accurately in the EMR.
• Manage daily administrative tasks including returning patient calls and voicemails.
• Processing faxes and electronic documents (e.g., Updox).
• Completing FMLA and short-term disability paperwork.
• Monitoring and ensuring timely completion of Provider documentation.
• Support clinic operations and provide coverage across departments as needed.

Skills

Rooming patients

Vital signs

EMR documentation

E-scribe meds

Clinical procedures

Job description

As a Clinical Assistant with Bluegrass Orthopaedics, you will play a key role in supporting Providers in a fast-paced orthopedic clinic environment. This position is well-suited for individuals with clinical backgrounds such as Medical Assistants, Athletic Trainers, Orthopedic Technicians, or other hands-on patient care roles.

Key Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vitals, medical history, and chief complaints
• Assist Providers with clinical procedures, including suture/staple removal, bandaging, and post-operative care
• Create and process PT orders, work status forms, and other clinical documentation
• E-scribe medications and assist with patient instructions
• Document all patient interactions accurately in the EMR
• Manage daily administrative tasks including:
  • Returning patient calls and voicemails
  • Processing faxes and electronic documents ("e.g., Updox")
  • Completing FMLA and short-term disability paperwork
  • Monitoring and ensuring timely completion of Provider documentation
• Support clinic operations and provide coverage across departments as needed