Orthopedic Clinical Assistant - Patient Care & Casting

OrthoCarolina; Matthews (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

OrthoCarolina Matthews is seeking a full-time Clinical Assistant to support orthopedic patient care. You will perform routine office procedures, assist with exams, triage calls, and help with casting and bracing, while coordinating with physicians.

This role requires graduation from an accredited medical assisting, athletic training, or nursing program, plus CMA/RMA certification; EMT/ATC certifications may be needed; travel to other OC locations could be required; EPIC EMR experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program for medical assistants, athletic training, or nursing.
• Certification is required.
• EMTs will need Emergency Medical Technician certification.
• ATCs will need to be board certified as Athletic Trainer.
• National Certification accepted; state certification required upon recertification.
• Travel to other OC locations may be required.

Responsibilities

• Updating clinical notes in electronic medical systems (EMR).
• Completing phone triage and coordinating patient communication.
• Casting and bracing assistance.
• Performing routine office procedures.
• Providing patient education and instructions.

Skills

EMR (Epic)

Phone triage

Patient education

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited medical assisting program

CMA/RMA certification

Tools

EMR (Epic)

Job description

OrthoCarolina Matthews is seeking a full-time Clinical Assistant to support orthopedic patient care. You will perform routine office procedures, assist with exams, triage calls, and help with casting and bracing, while coordinating with physicians.

This role requires graduation from an accredited medical assisting, athletic training, or nursing program, plus CMA/RMA certification; EMT/ATC certifications may be needed; travel to other OC locations could be required; EPIC EMR experience preferred.