Clinical Assistant Float

ADP, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Peachtree Orthopedics in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Clinical Assistant Float to support examination and treatment under physician direction, ensuring efficient patient flow and high-quality care. The role requires clinical experience and licensing, travel across locations, and proficiency with EMR systems (Athena).

You'll assist with procedures, prepare rooms, and coordinate scheduling. This is a full-time, on-site position offering hands-on clinical and administrative duties in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• One year of clinical experience or training preferred.
• Credentialed/licensed in LPN, CMA/RMA, ROT/OTC, ATC, or CNA.
• Strong communication, customer service, and EMR skills.

Responsibilities

• Travel between Peachtree Orthopedics locations to provide clinical support.
• Escort patients to exam areas and prepare rooms.
• Obtain vital signs and document in EMR (Athena).
• Support orders, labs, imaging, and pre/post-operative scheduling.
• Prepare injections, casts, and assist with dressing changes.
• Coordinate with physicians and ensure efficient patient flow.
• Ensure OSHA standards and safety practices are followed.

Skills

Communication

EMR skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

LPN

CMA/RMA

CNA

Tools

Athena EMR

Job description

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Clinical Assistant Float

Regular Full-Time Atlanta, GA, US

Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Assistant Float

Department: Clinical Services/Practice Operations

Reports To: Clinic Manager/Physician

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

The Clinical Assistant Float assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of Peachtree Orthopedics physicians. The Clinical Assistant Float provides clinical and administrative support to ensure efficient patient flow, accurate documentation, and a safe, high-quality patient experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Travel between Peachtree Orthopedics locations and provide clinical support where operational needs are required. Maintain flexibility in provider, clinic, and team assignments.
• Escort patients to exam areas and prepare patients and rooms for examination.
• Interview patients to determine medical problems/conditions and document in the EMR (Athena), including Meaningful Use criteria as applicable.
• Obtain and record patient vital signs and height. weight, and BMI.
• Support physician orders, lab requests, imaging orders (including X-rays), and follow-up needs with patients.
• Collect specimens (e.g., urine, blood) for testing and perform routine laboratory tests when applicable; prepare specimens/forms for lab processing.
• Obtain patient history and assist with ordering X-rays as directed.
• Schedule diagnostic studies and/or surgery; schedule pre- and post-operative appointments.
• Prepare and assist with injections/aspirations; perform dressing changes and remove sutures/staples per protocol.
• Apply/remove casts, splints, braces; fit/dispense DME
• Complete e-charge when applicable.
• Place Physical Therapy referrals for provider signature.
• Provide patient education materials and instructions related to diagnosis, self-care/mobility, surgery, diagnostic studies, and equipment/casts.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA standards regarding bloodborne pathogens; monitor biohazardous waste and prepare for disposal.
• Prepare prescriptions orders for signature and e-prescribe for physician approval.
• Coordinate work-in appointments; communicate schedule changes and clinic cancellations to team members; assist with rescheduling clinics cancelled with less than 7 days’ notice.
• Obtain X-ray and imaging results and store/import images in Joints; import outside discs into Joints; scan reports into Athena and match to close out orders.
• Serve as liaison between patient and physician; coordinate consultations with other physicians.
• Provide staff coverage for other clinical personnel; X-ray backup available for single-member teams when assigned.
• Support administrative clinical documentation and forms (e.g., handicap parking permits, FMLA, disability forms, work excuses) as assigned.
• Schedule OR cases and maintain surgery schedules; notify manufacturer reps of surgical cases and coordinate special equipment/bone graft needs.
• Maintain supplies within modules; monitor biohazard waste; ensure compliance with OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards.
• Wipe tables, change pillowcases, and straighten rooms as needed.
• Attend meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• One year of related clinical experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Credentialed/licensed in one of the following (or equivalent): LPN, CMA/RMA, ROT/OTC, ATC, or CNA.
• Strong communication, customer service, organizational, and EMR skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)-required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Employee must regularly stand, walk, lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and assist patients with mobility as needed.

Peachtree Orthopedics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.