Orthopedic Clinical Assistant – Patient Care & Triage

OrthoCarolina; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

OrthoCarolina in Matthews, NC, seeks a full-time Clinical Assistant to join a busy orthopedic practice split between Matthews and Monroe. You will support clinicians by updating notes in EPIC, triaging patient calls, assisting with casting, bracing, injections, and in-office procedures, and helping with patient education and room readiness.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an accredited medical assisting, athletic training, or nursing program with CMA/RMA certification, or have relevant

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program for medical assistants, athletic training, or nursing.
• Experience plus certification is acceptable.
• CMA/RMA must be registered/certified; EMT certification may be required.
• National certifications are accepted; state recertification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Update clinical notes in the EHR (EPIC).
• Perform triage by phone, gather facts, and liaise between patient and provider.
• Assist with casting/bracing and in-office procedures.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and post-visit instructions.

Skills

Medical Care

Medical Offices

Medical Records Management

Medication Administration

Patient Care

Patient Care Documentation

Patient Evaluations

Surgeries

Education

AS Biology

BS Biology

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

OrthoCarolina in Matthews, NC, seeks a full-time Clinical Assistant to join a busy orthopedic practice split between Matthews and Monroe. You will support clinicians by updating notes in EPIC, triaging patient calls, assisting with casting, bracing, injections, and in-office procedures, and helping with patient education and room readiness.

Ideal candidates are graduates of an accredited medical assisting, athletic training, or nursing program with CMA/RMA certification, or have relevant