Clinical Assistant (MA, LPN, RN and ATC) - FT
About The Position
The Clinical Assistant works in an outpatient sports medicine clinic alongside physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners. The role prepares patients and their electronic medical records for physicians, facilitates provider orders, and communicates patients’ injuries and conditions to providers. Clinical Assistants also support clinic visits by assisting with suture removal, injection preparation, and brace fitting. Additional duties include scheduling surgeries and follow-up appointments, providing patient education in person and over the phone, and documenting office visits and patient communications. On-the-job training is provided. The primary focus is patient care in the clinic, Monday through Friday, with no late nights, holidays, or weekends. Athletic trainers may have outreach opportunities at local sporting events outside normal clinic hours for additional compensation. Compensation is based on experience.
Requirements
- Hold one of the following licenses or certifications: BOC certification and State of Tennessee athletic trainer license; State of Tennessee RN license; State of Tennessee LPN license; or certification or registration as a medical assistant through an accredited national institution.
- Demonstrate proficiency using email and interacting with Internet applications.
- Have excellent communication skills and the ability to perform patient education duties.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education preferred.
- Medical assisting training preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients and their electronic medical records for the physician.
- Facilitate the doctor’s orders.
- Communicate patient injuries and conditions to the provider.
- Assist physicians and midlevel providers with suture removal, injection preparation, and brace fitting.
- Schedule surgeries and follow-up appointments.
- Provide patient education in person and over the phone.
- Document office visits and patient communication.
Benefits
- Additional compensation is available for athletic trainer outreach opportunities at local sporting events outside normal clinic hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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