CLINICAL ASSISTANT

Orthopaedic Specialists of Austin; Kentucky; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Orthopaedics is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support Providers in a fast-paced orthopedic clinic. Ideal candidates have hands-on clinical backgrounds such as Medical Assistants, Athletic Trainers, or Orthopedic Technicians, with a focus on accurate documentation and patient care.

You will room patients, obtain vitals, assist with procedures, and manage clinical and administrative tasks across departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.

Qualifications

• Clinical background in medical assisting or related field.
• Experience in orthopedic clinics preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate documentation.

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 calls, voicemails, and processing faxes.
• Provide cross-department coverage to support clinic operations.

Skills

Medical Assistants

Athletic Trainers

Orthopedic Technicians

Patient Care

Tools

EMR

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