Per Diem Surgical Clinical Assistant (CMA or AT)

Rothman Orthopaedics•Willow Grove, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Rothman Orthopaedics is hiring a per diem Surgical Clinical Assistant (Certified Medical Assistant or Athletic Trainer) based in its Willow Grove, Pennsylvania office. The role assists physicians and physician assistants with daily administrative and clinical duties, including pre-operative and post-operative patient care, office and hospital support, and coverage at collegiate and professional sporting events. The schedule is as needed, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be a CCMA, CRMA, EMT, or ATC.
Professional license or certification must be active and valid.
Knowledge of medical office procedures and medical terminology.
Computer skills, including MS Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Experience with EMR systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

Examine post-operative patients and perform wound checks for possible infections.
Perform histories and physicals for pre-operative patients.
Assist the surgeon at collegiate and professional sporting events and provide field coverage for athlete patients.
E-prescribe, write prescriptions for physician signature, fax or phone in prescriptions according to physician protocols, and obtain prescription drug pre-certifications.
Make pre-operative calls to confirm PATs are complete, discuss discharge plans, collect other relevant information, and answer questions.
Make post-operative calls within two weeks of surgery and use clinical judgment to direct patient care based on information shared during the call.
Preview pre-operative charts and document pertinent information, including surgical clearances.
Collate, distribute, and discuss post-operative discharge instructions with surgical patients and referring physicians.
Discuss patient care and necessary home equipment with homecare nurses and arrange medical supplies for patients.
Call patients with test results and follow-up instructions; respond to and refer incoming telephone calls.
Instruct patients and families regarding treatment instructions and medication, and document all patient contact in the EHR.
Remove staples, sutures, and bandages when necessary.
Assist medical assistants in maintaining timely patient flow and assist other physicians when their assigned Clinical Assistant is unavailable.
Assist physicians during office hours at all locations, including providing pre-operative and post-operative instructions.
Scan information, including physician orders and prescriptions, into patient records on the date of service.
Communicate surgery cancellations and reschedules to the surgery scheduler.
Assist physicians with research projects as needed.
Complete short-term disability forms, medical necessity letters, workers' compensation forms, and return-to-work letters.
Review mail, file documents, and send faxes.
Review physician schedules for patient appropriateness, clinic flow, and volume.
Assist physicians during hospital rounds with post-operative patients.
Exemplify the organization’s desired culture and philosophies.
Rotate with residents and fellow Clinical Assistant IVs in covering the on-call rotation.
Liaise between Rothman Orthopaedics physicians and outside consulting physicians regarding patient care.