Per Diem Surgical Clinical Assistant (CMA or AT)

Rothman Orthopaedics; Willow Grove (PA); On-site; USD 2,617,000 - 4,546,000; Part time

Job summary

Rothman Orthopaedics in Willow Grove, PA is seeking a per diem Surgical Clinical Assistant (Certified Medical Assistant or Athletic Trainer) to support physicians with clinical and administrative tasks.

The SCA will assist during pre- and post-operative care, perform wound checks, manage patient communications, and help with scheduling, documentation in the EMR, and prescription processing under physician supervision.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Must hold CCMA, CRMA, EMT, or ATC certification and be active.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures and terminology.
• Experience with EMR systems preferred.
• Computer skills including MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with clinical duties and patient care.
• Perform pre-operative assessments and wound checks when needed.
• Assist during pre-op and post-op instructions and calls.
• Manage prescription processing under physician sign-off and faxing/PHI protocols.
• Document patient information in the EHR and coordinate scheduling.
• Support on-call and coverage for various office locations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CCMA/CRMA/EMT/ATC certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

EMR system experience

Job description

Rothman Orthopaedics is looking to hire a per diem Surgical Clinical Assistant (Certified Medical Assistant or Athletic Trainer) based in our Willow Grove, PA office! The Surgical Clinical Assist (SCA) provides assistance to the Physician and Physician's Assistant with daily administrative and clinical duties. If you are qualified for and interested in this role, please apply.Schedule: As needed; Monday through Friday 8 AM to 430 PMResponsibilities:Examines post-operative patients and preforms wound checks for possible infections.Performs history and physicals for pre-operative patients.Assists surgeon at collegiate and professional sporting events. Assists with field coverage for patients who are athletes.E-Prescribe, write (getting physician to sign), fax and/or phone in prescriptions for patients according to physician's practice protocols. Obtains pre-certification for prescriptions drugs.Pre-operative calls, making sure patients' PATs are complete, discuss discharge plans, and obtain other important information supplied by patient and answer questions. Post-operative calls, within two weeks of surgical date. Used clinical judgment when directing patient's care based on information the patient shares during the post-op call.Previews charts pre-operatively and documents any pertinent information including surgical clearances. Collates, distributes and discusses post-op discharge instructions to surgical patients and referring physiciansDiscusses patient care and necessary home equipment with homecare nurse. Arranges for any medical supplies for patient.Phones patient with test results and follow-up instructions. Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls. Instructs patient and family regarding treatment instructions and medication, documenting all patient contact in EHR.Removes staples, sutures, and bandages when necessary.Assists medical assistants in maintaining timely flow of patients. Assists other physicians when their assigned Clinical Assistant is unavailable.Assists physician during office hours in all locations including pre-op and post-op instructions.Scans information into the patient's record (including physician orders, prescriptions, etc. on the date of service).Communicates with surgery scheduler about surgery cancellations/reschedules.Assists physician with research projects as needed.Completes short-term disability forms, medical necessity letters, worker's compensation forms, and return to work letters.Reviews all mail, filing and sends faxes.Reviews physician schedules for patient appropriateness, clinic flow and volume.Assists physician during hospital rounds with post-op patients.Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.Rotates with residents and fellow Clinical Assistant IV's covering the \"on-call\" rotation.Liaisons between RI physician and outside consulting physicians regarding patient care.Qualifications:High school diploma or GED minimum education requirementMust be a CCMA, CRMA, EMT, or ATCProfessional license/certification must be active and validKnowledge of medical office procedures and medical terminologyComputer skills including, but not limited to, MS Office SuiteExperience with EMR system(s) preferredPay Range:Medical Assistant (CCMA/CRMA): $19.00/hr - $25.00/hrEmergency Medical Technician (EMT-A/EMT-B): $19.00/hr - $25.00/hrAthletic Trainer (ATC): $23.00/hr - $33.00/hrOur Commitment to Employees:Come work at Rothman Orthopaedics! Our employees are our single greatest asset, as such, we strive to provide a professional, nurturing environment where every member of our team can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. Our employees enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value developing an inclusive and equitable environment that strengthens our organization and allows us to better attract and retain a diverse workforce that is representative of our patients and our community. We model our values by creating and enacting practices that encourage participation from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.