Clinical Assistant: Hands-On Training + Career Path

Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics (CPO); Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Company 401(k) retirement plan

Structured clinical mentorship

Job summary

Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics is seeking an entry-level Clinical Assistant for our Springfield clinic. You will work directly with patients, assist clinicians, and learn orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics while gaining hands-on clinical experience.

No prior O&P experience required; must be dependable, compassionate, hands-on, and eager to learn. Roles include device preparation, fittings, documentation, and supporting patient care under supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Interest in healthcare and direct patient care.
• Comfort working in a hands-on clinical environment.
• Manual dexterity and an interest in learning how medical devices are prepared, fitted, and adjusted.
• Basic computer and documentation skills.
• Strong communication, organization, reliability, and follow-through.

Responsibilities

• Assist certified clinicians with patient measurements, evaluations, device preparation, fitting support, and follow-up care within training scope.
• Help patients and caregivers understand device use, wear schedules, care instructions, and follow-up expectations.
• Identify fit, comfort, or device concerns and communicate them to the supervising clinician.
• Support casting, basic lab work, therapeutic footwear services, device preparation, and minor adjustments as trained.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation supporting patient care, reimbursement, and compliance.
• Assist with inventory management, supply coordination, and clinic organization.
• Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment per HIPAA, OSHA, Medicare, and infection-control standards.
• Participate actively in training, mentorship, and ongoing performance feedback.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Hands-on patient care

Strong communication

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Comprehensive Prosthetics & Orthotics is seeking an entry-level Clinical Assistant for our Springfield clinic. You will work directly with patients, assist clinicians, and learn orthotics, prosthetics, and pedorthics while gaining hands-on clinical experience.

No prior O&P experience required; must be dependable, compassionate, hands-on, and eager to learn. Roles include device preparation, fittings, documentation, and supporting patient care under supervision.