Temporary Non-Surgical Clinical Assistant (CMA or AT)

Rothman Orthopaedics•Philadelphia, PA

4d•$18 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

Rothman Orthopaedics is seeking a temporary, full-time Non-Surgical Clinical Assistant (Medical Assistant or Athletic Trainer) for our Northeast Philadelphia office. This role will support a Sports Medicine Physician and involve travel to our Bensalem and Newtown, PA offices. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:45 AM to 4:15 PM. The assistant will provide administrative and clinical support to the Physician and Physician's Assistant, aiming to increase patient satisfaction and ensure compliance with various procedures and protocols.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED minimum education requirement.
Must be a CCMA, CRMA, EMT, or ATC.
Professional license/certification must be active and valid.
Knowledge of medical office procedures and medical terminology.
Computer skills including, but not limited to, MS Office Suite.
Experience with EMR system(s) preferred.
Must receive the COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Greet patients in the waiting room and escort them to the exam room.
Direct patients to surgery scheduling and/or front desk for checkout.
Maintain order, cleanliness, and inventory in the exam room, and prepare it for patients.
Clean and autoclave instruments.
Provide and scan proper paperwork into the chart for Physician's review.
Record vitals as per Physician's request.
Prepare injections for the Physician.
Pull up x-rays, MRI's, CT's, and various studies pertaining to the patient's exam.
Assist patients with clothing when necessary.
Dispose of biohazardous waste and sharps according to OSHA regulations, and replace sharps containers.
Answer telephones in patient areas and provide voicemail coverage for the Physician.
Request reports for various facilities for Physicians.
Empty and restock laundry.
Scan appointment tracking to identify when patients are ready to be seen by the Physician and direct Physician in patient appointment order.
Review Physician schedules for chart preparation, ensuring operative reports, dictations, and studies are present.
Complete pre-certifications for MRI's and other Physician orders as necessary.
Send Visco Injection authorization requests to the supplement pre-certification representative.
Scan information into patient record (including all Physician orders, prescriptions, etc.) on the date of service.
Cover other areas in the office when not assigned to a Physician.
Cover Provider jellybeans and voicemail as needed/requested.
Attend required meetings and participate on committees as requested.
Handle specimens (including urine, blood and drainage from incisions, aspirated fluids, etc.) and label accordingly.
Follow provider's order instructions to ensure specimens are sent to the appropriate lab for analysis.
Responsible for the development, and quarterly update, of physician protocols for office hours, medication draws, patient education, voice mail/jelly beans and clinical protocols.
Read and respond to email communications within an appropriate timeframe.
Identify weekly schedule, including schedule changes, published by manager.