Clinical Assistant

Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic • Cumming, GA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Peachtree Orthopedics is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team across nine offices in Greater Atlanta. The practice, with a 70-year history, emphasizes compassionate care and offers opportunities for professional growth. They have been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal Constitution for six consecutive years, fostering a family-oriented, dedicated, passionate, and hardworking culture. Peachtree Orthopedics offers more than a job, providing opportunities for career advancement, an empathetic and supportive work culture, and a chance to join a team committed to excellence in patient care.

Requirements

• 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, and 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.
• Handles Handicap parking permits, FMLA, Disability forms, and 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

• Limitless Growth: Propel your career with abundant professional development opportunities within our dynamic organization.
• Empathetic Culture: Immerse yourself in a supportive, lively work culture that values your well-being and celebrates your contributions.
• Dedication to Excellence: 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