Clinical Assistant

Golden State Orthopedics & Spine; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Letters of recommendation

Training provided

Job summary

Golden State Orthopedics & Spine invites motivated undergraduate students to join our Clinical Assistant Team in the Silicon Valley. This role provides hands-on exposure to patient care, training, and the opportunity to gain letters of recommendation for medical, PA, nursing, or PT school.

No prior experience is required as we will train you and support your professional development in a fast-paced, collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• CCMA and Phlebotomy Certification preferred but not required.
• 2+ years of medical back-office experience preferred.
• High School or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients, taking vitals, charting history, and generating physician orders as needed.
• Under supervision of a physician, assisting with minor procedures such as drawing injections, applying durable medical equipment including boots, braces, and slings, molding and removing simple casts and splints, and wound care.
• Coordinating patient care by triaging patient phone calls, completing disability paperwork, obtaining records, and managing insurance authorizations.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Education

CCMA Certification

Phlebotomy Certification

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We’re proud to be a leader in the orthopedic healthcare industry and one of the largest orthopedic practices in the Western United States. When you join our team, you become part of a dedicated group of professionals who have the resources, training, and expertise to deliver the most advanced orthopedic care to our patients.

About the Role

• Golden State Orthopedic and Spine is looking for motivated undergraduate students to become part of our Clinical Assistant Team. This is the perfect opportunity for graduating students to gain practical experience needed to apply to medical, physician assistant, nursing, or physical therapy schools. No prior experience needed. We will train. Learn from a wide spectrum of highly regarded orthopedic surgeons and healthcare providers in the Silicon Valley. Gain considerable experience in patient care and earn strong letters of recommendation to bolster your professional school application. Grow as a professional working in a fun, fast-paced, collaborative, and diverse environment.

What You’ll Do

• Rooming patients, taking vitals, charting history, and generating physician orders as needed
• Under supervision of a physician, assisting with minor procedures such as drawing injections, applying durable medical equipment including boots, braces, and slings, molding and removing simple casts and splints, and wound care (removing staples and sutures from post operative incisions)
• Coordinating patient care by triaging patient phone calls, completing disability paperwork, obtaining records, and managing insurance authorizations
• Additional duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For:

Education:

• CCMA and Phlebotomy Certification (Preferred but not required)
• 2+ years of medical back-office experience (Preferred)
• High School or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred but not required)

What We Offer

• Collaborative and friendly work environment
• Full coverage for Employee PPO Medical insurance
• 401k and Profit-Sharing Program
• Paid Vacation, Floating Holidays, Regular Holidays, Sick Time