Orthopedic Clinical Assistant – Day Shift (Mon–Fri), DME & Casting

Summitortho; Woodbury (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Orthopedics in Woodbury, MN hires an Orthopedic Clinical Assistant to provide clinical support and assist in patient care within a busy orthopedic practice. You will room patients, prepare evaluations, assist with casting and DME, and manage records and referrals.

Mon-Fri, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, with occasional coverage at other Summit campuses. This role emphasizes teamwork, patient education, and efficient clinic flow while supporting physicians and care teams.

Qualifications

• Monitor patient flow, room patients and obtain and record medical histories and prepare patient for evaluation and/or treatment.
• Prepare required instruments and equipment for examinations. Clean and stock exam/procedure rooms, including instruments and equipment, between patient appointments.
• Assist with casting, splinting, suture and staple removal, fitting and dispensing of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) as appropriate, and as directed by provider.
• Provide standardized patient education instructions verbal or written.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and appointments for further evaluation, testing, as needed, verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics.
• Refill prescriptions on behalf of ordering physician
• Perform administrative duties, including manage patient charts to ensure accuracy and completion, sending and receiving patient medical records, obtaining lab and x-ray and other related reports, and completing and sending necessary paperwork.

Job description

Summit Orthopedics in Woodbury, MN hires an Orthopedic Clinical Assistant to provide clinical support and assist in patient care within a busy orthopedic practice. You will room patients, prepare evaluations, assist with casting and DME, and manage records and referrals.

Mon-Fri, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, with occasional coverage at other Summit campuses. This role emphasizes teamwork, patient education, and efficient clinic flow while supporting physicians and care teams.