Orthopaedic Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates, PA; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates is seeking an Orthopaedic Assistant to provide direct patient care and support physicians in the clinic. The OA acts as a patient/doctor liaison and helps with scheduling, injections, casts, and EMR orders.

Ideal candidates hold Athletic Training License, CMA, or LPN license with prior medical office or hospital experience; orthopedic exposure is a plus. Commitment to HIPAA, OSHA, and clinic protocols is essential.

Qualifications

• Must protect confidentiality of PHI and comply with HIPAA.
• Follow OSHA, IT policy and patient safety standards.
• Experience in medical office or hospital setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor clinic schedule and anticipate patient needs to keep physicians on schedule.
• Draw up injections.
• Remove staples and stitches.
• Apply/remove casts and splints.
• Generate orders in EMR for testing, prescriptions, referrals, and DME.
• Follow clinic/patient care protocols and triage calls.
• Return patient calls promptly.
• Document patient charts accurately.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Direct patient care

EMR orders

HIPAA compliance

Education

Athletic Training License

Certified Medical Assistant

LPN license

Tools

EMR

Job description

Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates is seeking an Orthopaedic Assistant to provide direct patient care and support physicians in the clinic. The OA acts as a patient/doctor liaison and helps with scheduling, injections, casts, and EMR orders.

Ideal candidates hold Athletic Training License, CMA, or LPN license with prior medical office or hospital experience; orthopedic exposure is a plus. Commitment to HIPAA, OSHA, and clinic protocols is essential.