Orthopaedic Clinical Assistant - Part-Time, Rotating Sites

Tri-state Orthopaedic Surgeons, Inc; Evansville (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Tri-State Orthopaedics in Evansville, IN seeks a part-time Clinical Assistant to support physicians and the clinical operations team. The role involves front-line patient flow, preparing exam rooms, and assisting with injections and charting.

The position requires flexible rotation between locations, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accurate electronic records.

Qualifications

• Experience in a medical setting preferred.
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Strong verbal and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to use judgement and reasoning.
• Working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Aptitude to learn new computer programs.
• Ability to work with all physicians and clinical staff.
• Ability to use phone, fax, computer and copier.

Responsibilities

• Calls patients out of waiting rooms and rooms patients in appointment order.
• Prepares patients to be seen by ensuring patient is properly dressed.
• Checks if patient requires X-rays, staple or suture removal, cast removal prior to seeing Physician.
• Straightens exam rooms and places clean sheets on each exam table.
• Ensures clinical areas are prepared to see patients.
• Prepares schedules per physician preference.
• Prepares injections, but not to take the place of the person running the office with the physician.
• Keeps injection log updated.
• Prepares anything extra per nurse/doctor preference.
• Monitors and stocks exam and shared supply rooms and maintains inventory with expiration date maintenance.
• Assists in injections, aspirations, etc.
• Ensures all documentation is on chart electronically including labs, EKG results, therapy notes and medication history.
• Closes rooms at the end of office by stripping sheets and disposing of trash.
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments as needed.
• Assembles surgery packets/education information for medical assistants/nurses.
• Disposes of waste properly.
• Maintains oxygen tanks.
• Collects dirty laundry and takes to storage area for processing.

Skills

Verbal skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Computer literacy

Tools

Envi system

Office Suite

Job description

Tri-State Orthopaedics in Evansville, IN seeks a part-time Clinical Assistant to support physicians and the clinical operations team. The role involves front-line patient flow, preparing exam rooms, and assisting with injections and charting.

The position requires flexible rotation between locations, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accurate electronic records.