Orthopedic Clinical Assistant – Gap Year Program (Full-Time)

Summit Orthopedics; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Orthopedics in the Twin Cities area seeks a full-time Orthopedic Clinical Assistant to support physicians and care teams in outpatient settings. You will room patients, record histories, prepare for evaluations, and assist with DME, casting, and splinting.

You will educate patients, schedule follow-ups, verify insurance, and maintain patient charts. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with potential to float to other Summit locations as needed to meet patient care goals.

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Pre-Medicine or health-related field completed before starting gap year.
• Willingness to commit to a full-time year.

Responsibilities

• Monitor patient flow, room patients, and record medical histories for evaluation and/or treatment.
• Prepare required instruments and stock exam/procedure rooms between patient appointments.
• Assist with casting, splinting, suture and staple removal, fitting and dispensing of Durable Medical Equipment (DME) as directed.
• Provide standardized patient education materials verbal or written.
• Schedule follow-up appointments and coordinate insurance and patient demographics.
• Refill prescriptions as ordered by the physician.
• Perform administrative duties, including manage patient charts and related paperwork.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School (required)

Bachelor's Degree in Pre-Medicine/Health-Related field

Job description

Summit Orthopedics in the Twin Cities area seeks a full-time Orthopedic Clinical Assistant to support physicians and care teams in outpatient settings. You will room patients, record histories, prepare for evaluations, and assist with DME, casting, and splinting.

You will educate patients, schedule follow-ups, verify insurance, and maintain patient charts. The schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with potential to float to other Summit locations as needed to meet patient care goals.