Surgical Clinical Assistant (AT or CMA)

Rothman Orthopaedics; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Rothman Orthopaedics is seeking a full-time Surgical Clinical Assistant to support their Hand & Wrist Surgeons in Northeast Philadelphia. The role involves various clinical tasks, including patient care and administrative duties. Joining a team recognized as a Top Workplace in Philadelphia, candidates can expect competitive pay and comprehensive benefits in a nurturing environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Qualifications

• Active certification or license required.
• Computer skills including MS Office are necessary.
• Knowledge of medical office procedures and terminology is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Physician with daily clinical duties.
• Manage patient calls and messages.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the exam room.

Skills

Knowledge of medical office procedures

Medical terminology

Computer skills

Education

Active national medical assistant certification OR BOC Certification AND Pennsylvania Athletic Trainer License

Tools

EMR system(s)

MS Office

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Rothman Orthopaedics is looking for a full time Surgical Clinical Assistant based in our Northeast Philadelphia office! This position is designed to support one of our Hand & Wrist Surgeons and will require travel to our offices in Bensalem and Newtown, PA.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM

Pay Range for Certified Medical Assistant: $19.00 to $25.00 per hour

Pay Range for Athletic Trainer: $48,000 to $70,000 annually

Job Summary

The Surgical Clinical Assistant (SCA) provides assistance to the Physician and Physician's Assistant with daily administrative and clinical duties. Responsibilities include assisting with post-op suture and staple removal, post-op wound care, pre-admissions testing orders, responding to patient calls and messages, and more. If you are qualified for and interested in this role, please apply.

Qualifications

• Active national medical assistant certification OR BOC Certification AND Pennsylvania Athletic Trainer License required
• Knowledge of medical office procedures and medical terminology
• Computer skills including, but not limited to, MS Office
• Experience with EMR system(s) preferred
  
  

Responsibilities May Include (but Are Not Limited To)

• Greets patients in the waiting room and escorts them to the exam room.
• Directs patient to surgery scheduling and/or front desk for checkout.
• Maintains order, cleanliness, and inventory in the exam room, and prepares exam room for patients to enter.
• Cleans and autoclaves instruments.
• Provides and scans proper paperwork to the chart for Physician's review.
• Records vitals as per Physician's request.
• Prepares injections for the Physician.
• Pulls up x-rays, MRI's, CT's, and various studies pertaining to the patient's exam.
• Assists patient with clothing when necessary.
• Disposes of bio hazardous waste and sharps according to OSHA regulation, and replaces sharps containers when existing containers are full.
• Answers telephones in patient areas and provides voicemail coverage for Physician.
• Requests reports for various facilities for Physicians.
• Empties and restocks laundry.
• Scans appointment tracking to identify when patients are ready to be seen by the Physician and directs Physician in patient appointment order.
• Reviews Physician schedules for chart preparation including ensuring operative reports, dictations, and studies are present in the chart.
• Completes pre-certifications for MRI's and other Physician orders as necessary.
• Send Visco Injection authorization request to supplement pre-certification representative.
• Scans information into patient record (including all Physician orders, prescriptions, etc. on the date of service).
• Covers other areas in the office when not assigned to a Physician.
• Attends required meetings and participates on committees as requested.
• Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.
  
  

Our 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. This commitment to our employees has earned us the distinction as a Top Workplace in Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Inquirer year after year. 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.

COVID-19 Policy

As a condition of employment at Rothman Orthopaedics, it is required you receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered.

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