Clinical Assistant, Occupational Medicine

Peachtree Orthopedics; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a well-respected healthcare provider in Atlanta, where your skills can truly make a difference. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient care in a supportive environment that values your professional growth. You'll be involved in various tasks, from assisting healthcare providers with patient care to performing routine diagnostic tests. With a commitment to excellence and a culture that celebrates contributions, this position is perfect for those who are passionate about making a positive impact in healthcare. Be part of a community that prioritizes compassionate care and professional development.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive work culture

Family-oriented environment

Room for growth

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Assistants.
• Minimum of two years of experience in a patient care setting.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and record information in charts.
• Prepare treatment rooms and assist healthcare providers.
• Conduct routine diagnostic tests and provide light wound care.

Skills

Outstanding customer service skills

Ability to handle sensitive information (HIPAA, PHI)

Willingness to learn and improve

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Competency in using an electronic medical record

Multitasking and prioritizing responsibilities

Education

Highschool Diploma or equivalent

Certified Medical Assistant

Experience in a patient care setting

Occupational Medicine experience

BLS certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Join Our Team at Peachtree Orthopedics and Help Others "Get Better"
At Peachtree Orthopedics, we're on a mission to make a difference in healthcare, and we're looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. With 9 convenient offices across Greater Atlanta, we're committed to providing top-notch care and your skills and passion can make a real impact. We're not the largest practice in Atlanta, but we take pride in delivering dedicated and compassionate care to everyone who walks through our doors. If you're ready to be part of a team that values your contribution and offers room for growth, consider joining us in our mission to help others "Get Better."

Our Culture
Peachtree Orthopedics has a rich history of 70 years in business and has earned recognition as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal Constitution for 5 consecutive years. We take pride in our family-oriented, dedicated, passionate, and hardworking culture. When you join our team, you become a part of a community that values excellence in healthcare while working in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Why Choose Peachtree Orthopedics?
At Peachtree Orthopedics, we offer more than a job; we offer an opportunity to be part of something extraordinary:

• Limitless Growth: Propel your career with abundant professional development opportunities within our dynamic organization.
• Empathetic Culture: Immerse yourself in a supportive, lively work culture that values your well-being and celebrates your contributions.
• Dedication to Excellence: Join a team of like-minded individuals who share your commitment to delivering top-notch care to our cherished patients.

Location: College Park and West Midtown offices
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm
Job Type: Full-time

Your Impactful Role

• Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information in patients' charts
• Prepare treatment rooms and patients for examination
• Help to maintain inventories of medical supplies and materials
• Operate electrocardiograph (EKG) and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests
• Gives injections or treatments and performs routine laboratory tests
• Performs administrative tasks, completes appropriate client company and OSHA regulated forms, and provides assistance at the front desk
• Keys data into computer to maintain clinic and patient records
• Assist healthcare providers with patient care and administrative tasks
• Collect and process lab samples for urine drug screen, hair and breath alcohol testing
• Conduct audiometry and spirometry testing
• Provide light wound care and suture removal
• Perform general office duties, such as answering phone calls, completing required documentation for patient care, or other office tasks as requested by provider(s) or supervisor(s)
• Travel to different center locations as needed
• Other duties as required

Competencies

• Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
• The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
• Willingness to learn and improve; is positively responsive to feedback
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Competency in using an electronic medical record
• Effectively practices teamwork, respect for coworkers and supervisors, good attendance and punctuality

Qualifications:

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Assistants from an approved Peachtree Occupational Medicine approved program - Certified Medical Assistant
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience in a patient care setting
• Occupational Medicine experience required
• EMR system experience minimum 1 year
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• BLS certification

Desired Qualifications

• Qualified Drug Screen Collector
• Qualified Breath Alcohol Technician
• NIOSH Spirometry training
• CAOHC hearing training

Physical Demands and Work Conditions: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The work environment is usually moderate in noise level.

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