Clinical Assistant

Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic • Marietta, GA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

At Peachtree Orthopedics, we're on a mission to make a difference in healthcare, and we're looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. With nine convenient offices across Greater Atlanta, we're committed to providing top-notch care and your skills and passion can make a real impact. We're not the largest practice in Atlanta, but we take pride in delivering dedicated and compassionate care to everyone who walks through our doors. If you're ready to be part of a team that values your contribution and offers room for growth, consider joining us in our mission to help others "Get Better." Peachtree Orthopedics has a rich history of 70 years in business and has earned recognition as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal Constitution for 6 consecutive years. We take pride in our family-oriented, dedicated, passionate, and hardworking culture. When you join our team, you become a part of a community that values excellence in healthcare while working in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Requirements

• Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan (Dependability).
• Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods (Communications).
• Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments (Customer Service).
• Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; supports everyone's efforts to succeed (Teamwork).
• Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively (Job Knowledge).
• Registered Nurse (RN) - Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing; one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - Certificate from accredited licensed practical nursing program; one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) – Certificate from accredited medical assisting program; one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered Orthopaedic Technologist (ROT) – Certificate from accredited orthopedic technologist program; one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered Nurse (RN), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), Registered Orthopaedic Technologist (ROT), Orthopaedic Technologist Certified (OTC), Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC), or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).
• Georgia State's Board of Nursing Licensure - NCLEX, Certified.
• American Heart Association's Certification - BLS Certified.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to exam area and prepare for exam.
• Interviews patients to determine medical problem/condition and documents in e-chart.
• Obtains and records patient’s vital signs and weight.
• Assists physician's orders, lab requests, or follow-up needs with patients.
• Collects samples, such as urine and blood from patients for testing and performs routine laboratory tests on samples.
• Obtains patient's history and orders x-rays.
• Schedules diagnostic studies/surgery.
• Prepares and assist with injections/aspirations.
• Prepares specimen for laboratory and complete required forms.
• Application/removal of casts, splints, braces.
• Performs dressing changes and remove sutures/staples.
• Fits DME E-charge, and/or Physical Therapy referral.
• Maintains stock within modules.
• Provides patients with educational materials regarding Diagnosis, Directions for self-care and mobility related to disease, Surgery, Diagnostic studies, Equipment/casts.
• Ensures compliance with OSHA standards regarding blood borne pathogens.
• Prepares prescriptions for signature and e-prescribe.
• Coordinates work in appointments.
• Schedules pre and post op appointments.
• Communicates schedule changes and clinic cancellations to team members.
• Assists team with rescheduling clinics cancelled with < 7 days’ notice.
• Monitors biohazardous waste and prepare for disposal.
• Obtains x-ray and imaging results and store in ECHOES.
• Imports outside discs into ECHOES.
• X-ray backup available for single member team.
• Obtains diagnostic results from appropriate source.
• Scans report into SRS and match to close out order.
• Serves as liaison between patient and physician.
• Coordinates consultations with other physicians.
• Provides staff coverage for other clinical personnel.
• Handicap parking permits.
• FMLA.
• Disability forms.
• Work excuses.
• Documents all aspects of visit in Athena to include 'Meaningful Use' criteria.
• Management support for MD to enter diagnosis codes.
• Schedules all OR cases and maintain surgery schedule.
• Responsible for all patient phone calls (clinical) insuring proper documentation in Athena of action taken/advice given.
• Telephones and/or sends eRx prescriptions to pharmacy on MD request/approval.
• Notifies manufacturer’s reps of surgical cases to ensure correct implants available in OR.
• Coordinates special equipment, bone graft, etc., needed for surgery.
• Wipes tables, changes pillow cases, and straightens items in room.
• Attend meetings and perform duties as requested.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits

• Propel your career with abundant professional development opportunities within our dynamic organization.
• Immerse yourself in a supportive, lively work culture that values your well-being and celebrates your contributions.
• Join a team of like-minded individuals who share your commitment to delivering top-notch care to our cherished patients.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees