Orthopedic Clinical Assistant - Trauma Service Line
About The Position
At Summit Orthopedics, the Orthopedic Clinical Assistant supports quality orthopedic care and treatment in a clinic or Orthopedic Urgent Care Walk-in setting. Under supervision and in direct support of physicians and/or other providers, the role performs clinical and administrative duties, including rooming patients, obtaining medical histories, preparing patients for evaluation, fitting and dispensing durable medical equipment, casting, splinting, and other assigned procedures. The assistant communicates with patients and other care team providers, updates and manages patient records, facilitates follow-up care, and completes required paperwork. This is a full-time position primarily supporting trauma physicians and their teams. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, subject to change based on clinic or team needs. The primary location is the Woodbury (Woodlake) Clinic, with flexibility to float to other Summit campuses as needed. Other likely primary sites include Eden Prairie and Lakeville. The position may also involve coverage at Summit outreach sites, as applicable. Summit Orthopedics provides orthopedic care across the Twin Cities, Greater Minnesota, and Western Wisconsin, including subspecialty clinics, walk-in care, imaging, bracing, therapy, surgery, and post-surgical stays. Its team includes more than 1,200 employees working to provide care that supports a healthier, more active lifestyle. Summit is committed to equal opportunity for employees and applicants in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Responsibilities
- Monitor patient flow, room patients, obtain and record medical histories, and prepare patients for evaluation and/or treatment.
- Prepare instruments and equipment for examinations; clean and stock examination and procedure rooms, including instruments and equipment, between appointments.
- Assist with casting, splinting, suture and staple removal, and fitting and dispensing durable medical equipment as appropriate and as directed by a provider.
- Provide standardized patient education verbally or in writing.
- Schedule follow-up appointments and appointments for further evaluation or testing, verifying insurance coverage and patient demographics.
- Refill prescriptions on behalf of the ordering physician.
- Manage patient charts to ensure accuracy and completion; send and receive patient medical records; obtain lab, x-ray, and other related reports; and complete and send necessary paperwork.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) and profit-sharing retirement plan
- Potential additional compensation in the form of bonuses, differentials, and/or deferred compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
