Surgical Clinical Assistant (LPN/RN)

Rothman Orthopaedics•Marlton, MD

22h•$65,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Clinical Assistant Nurse (SCA) supports a spine surgeon and physician assistant with daily administrative and clinical duties. The role includes assisting with postoperative suture and staple removal and wound care, placing pre-admission testing orders, and responding to patient calls and messages. Key accountabilities include improving patient satisfaction, compliance with schedule preparation and voicemail coverage, adherence to policies and procedures, and reducing wait times. The position works across Rothman Orthopaedics locations in Marlton, Sewell, and Philadelphia. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for 40 hours per week, with travel of up to 50%.

Requirements

Active, valid New Jersey and Pennsylvania LPN or RN license.
At least 2 years of clinical experience.
Computer skills, including experience with an electronic medical system and MS Office.
High school diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Spine and/or orthopaedic experience is highly preferred.

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 the order, cleanliness, and inventory of exam rooms, and prepare rooms for patients.
Clean and autoclave instruments.
Provide and scan paperwork into charts for physician review.
Record patient vital signs as requested by the physician.
Prepare injections for the physician.
Retrieve and display x-rays, MRI scans, CT scans, and other studies for patient examinations.
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 facilities for physicians.
Empty and restock laundry.
Review appointment tracking to identify patients ready to be seen and direct the physician in patient appointment order.
Prepare charts for physician schedules, 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, including physician orders and prescriptions, into patient records 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.