Surgical Clinical Assistant

Rothman Orthopaedics•Hamilton, NJ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Clinical Assistant (SCA) assists a Physician and Physician's Assistant with daily administrative and clinical duties. The role supports patient satisfaction and timely care by helping with schedule preparation, voicemail coverage, compliance with policies and procedures, and reducing wait times. Duties include preparing exam rooms and patient charts, recording vitals, assisting with post-operative care, handling patient communications, and supporting Physician orders and pre-certifications. The position may provide coverage at multiple office locations.

Requirements

Certified Athletic Trainer.
Active, valid BOC certification and New Jersey Athletic Trainer license.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
High school diploma or GED.
Computer skills, including the MS Office Suite.

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Greet patients in the waiting room and escort them to exam rooms; direct them to surgery scheduling or the front desk for checkout.
Maintain exam-room order, cleanliness, and inventory; prepare rooms for patients.
Clean and autoclave instruments.
Provide and scan paperwork into the chart for Physician review.
Record vitals as requested by the Physician and prepare injections for the Physician.
Retrieve x-rays, MRIs, CTs, and other studies for patient exams.
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 appointment order.
Review Physician schedules and prepare charts, ensuring operative reports, dictations, and studies are present.
Complete pre-certifications for MRIs and other Physician orders as needed.
Send Visco Injection authorization requests to the pre-certification representative.
Scan information into patient records, including Physician orders and prescriptions, 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.