Clinical Assistant - Twin Cities Orthopedics

Revo Health•Burnsville, MN

2d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Assistant is responsible for providing patient care in the clinic and related administrative duties. This is a part-time (0.9) position working a rotating schedule out of the Burnsville location. The role involves preparing and cleaning exam rooms, rooming patients, maintaining clinical flow, gathering patient information, assisting with documentation in electronic health records, and performing various clinical tasks under provider direction such as prepping for injections, changing dressings, applying durable medical equipment, and removing sutures/staples. The assistant may also apply and remove casts, ensure coding requirements are followed, and act as a prescribing delegate for entering medical orders. The position requires the ability to support multiple specialties and may involve assisting with patient care services, medical supply inventory, and responding to patient calls.

Requirements

High School diploma/GED or equivalent required
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Athletic Trainer (AT-C), or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA); or equivalent experience strongly preferred
Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology required
Knowledge of diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment assessments preferred
Ability to comply with company policies, procedures, practices, and business ethics guidelines.
Ability to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, (e.g. HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, employment laws, etc.)
Demonstrate prompt and reliable attendance.
Work at an efficient and productive pace, handle interruptions appropriately, and meet deadlines. Prioritize workload effectively.
Communicate respectfully and professionally in face-to-face, phone and email interactions. Apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

Prepare, stock, and clean exam room
Room patients and prepare for exam
Maintain an efficient, organized clinical flow
Gather and verify pertinent patient information; compile patient medical data
Assist with documentation of patient data into electronic health records system
Prep for injections, change dressings, apply durable medical equipment, and remove sutures/staples under provider direction
Application and removal of casts
Ensure coding requirements are followed during entry of patient information
Act as a prescribing delegate to enter medical orders (i.e. medications, laboratory services, imaging studies and other auxiliary services into the computerized provider order entry (CPOE) into patient electronic records under the direct supervision of the provider
Able to support multiple specialties
Assist Care Coordinator with patient care services
Assist with medical supply inventory and ordering
Screen patient calls and respond to patient in a timely manner. Document all phone messages in the patient’s electronic chart
Any and all other duties as assigned