Orthopedics Clinical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Peachtree Orthopedics is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support examination and treatment under physician direction. You will provide clinical and administrative support to maintain efficient patient flow, accurate documentation, and a high-quality patient experience.

The role involves EMR documentation, vital signs, coordinating orders, scheduling studies and surgeries, and assisting with injections and dressings. Clinic operations require teamwork and adherence to OSHA standards.

Qualifications

• One year of related clinical experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Credentialed/licensed in one of the following (or equivalent): LPN, CMA/RMA, ROT/OTC, ATC, or CNA.
• Strong communication, customer service, organizational, and EMR skills.

Responsibilities

• Escort patients to exam areas and prepare patients and rooms for examination.
• Interview patients to determine medical problems/conditions and document in the EMR (Athena), including Meaningful Use criteria as applicable.
• Obtain and record patient vital signs and height, weight, and BMI.
• Support physician orders, lab requests, imaging orders (including X-rays), and follow-up needs with patients.
• Collect specimens for testing and perform routine laboratory tests when applicable; prepare specimens/forms for lab processing.
• Schedule diagnostic studies and/or surgery; schedule pre- and post-operative appointments.
• Prepare and assist with injections/aspirations; perform dressing changes and remove sutures/staples per protocol.
• Apply/remove casts, splints, braces; fit/dispense DME
• Complete e-charge when applicable.
• Provide patient education materials and instructions related to diagnosis, self-care/mobility, surgery, diagnostic studies, and equipment/casts.
• Coordinate work-in appointments; communicate schedule changes and clinic cancellations to team members; assist with rescheduling clinics cancelled with less than 7 days’ notice.

Skills

Clinical experience

EMR skills

Communication

Education

LPN/CMA/RMA/ROT/OTC/CNA

Job description

Peachtree Orthopedics is seeking a Clinical Assistant to support examination and treatment under physician direction. You will provide clinical and administrative support to maintain efficient patient flow, accurate documentation, and a high-quality patient experience.

The role involves EMR documentation, vital signs, coordinating orders, scheduling studies and surgeries, and assisting with injections and dressings. Clinic operations require teamwork and adherence to OSHA standards.