Surgical Clinical Assistant

Rothman Orthopaedics•Hamilton Township, NJ

10d•$48,000 - $70,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Clinical Assistant (SCA) assists physicians and physician assistants with daily administrative and clinical duties. The role supports patient care and office operations, including post-operative care, patient communications, preparation of examination rooms and charts, and coordination of patient visits. The position is full-time, day shift, and involves travel of up to 50%. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., for 40 hours per week. The home offices are in Hamilton Township and Pennington, New Jersey, with coverage also provided in Bordentown Township and Monmouth Junction, New Jersey. The pay range is $48,000 to $70,000 per year. Rothman Orthopaedics describes its workplace as professional and nurturing, and says it aims to provide an inclusive and equitable environment. Employees are offered competitive pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

Requirements

Active, valid Board of Certification (BOC) certification and New Jersey Athletic Trainer license.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians and physician assistants with daily administrative and clinical duties.
Assist with post-operative suture and staple removal and post-operative wound care.
Greet patients in the waiting room and escort them to the examination room.
Direct patients to surgery scheduling and/or the front desk for checkout.
Maintain the order, cleanliness, and inventory of examination rooms, and prepare rooms for patients.
Clean and autoclave instruments.
Provide and scan appropriate paperwork into the chart for physician review.
Record vital signs as requested by the physician.
Prepare injections for the physician.
Retrieve x-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and other studies related to the patient's examination.
Assist patients with clothing when necessary.
Dispose of biohazardous waste and sharps according to OSHA regulations, and replace full sharps containers.
Answer telephones in patient areas and provide voicemail coverage for the physician.
Request reports from various facilities for physicians.
Empty and restock laundry.
Monitor appointment tracking to identify when patients are ready and direct the physician in patient appointment order.
Review physician schedules and prepare charts, ensuring operative reports, dictations, and studies are present.
Complete MRI and other physician-order pre-certifications as needed.
Send Visco Injection authorization requests to the supplement pre-certification representative.
Scan information, including physician orders and prescriptions, into the patient record on the date of service.
Cover other office areas when not assigned to a physician.
Attend required meetings and participate on committees as requested.
Exemplify the organization's desired culture and philosophies.