Clinical Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification required.
• Proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong patient-service focus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to follow written, verbal, and diagrammatic instructions.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
• Working knowledge of HIPAA regulations and patient safety guidelines.
• Ability to interact professionally and compassionately with patients, families, and multidisciplinary care teams.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program or Certified Orthopedic Technician program preferred.
• At least 2 years of orthopedic or musculoskeletal clinical experience preferred.
• At least 3 years of medical office or clinical experience preferred.
• Knowledge of orthopedic terminology, diagnostics, and surgical procedures preferred.
• Experience with casting, splinting, and DME preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for clinic visits by escorting them to exam or imaging rooms, providing gowns or drapes, and assisting with positioning for examinations or procedures.
• Obtain and document patient histories, vital signs, and other clinical data in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Assist providers during examinations and procedures, including dressing changes, cast and splint application or removal, suture and staple removal, and preparing and drawing up injectable medications for provider administration.
• Order X-rays and diagnostic imaging according to provider orders or protocols, and obtain and upload outside imaging results as needed.
• Generate and enter orders for prescriptions, diagnostic imaging, rehabilitation therapy, durable medical equipment (DME), and injections as directed by providers.
• Schedule follow-up visits, procedures, injections, and referrals with appropriate providers and facilities.
• Coordinate surgery scheduling in accordance with Panorama protocols, including obtaining medical clearances and pre-certifications, gathering informed consent documentation, and scheduling preoperative, postoperative, and pre-assessment appointments.
• Reconcile and update patient medical histories at each visit and scan documents into the EMR, including hospital records, disability forms, lab results, and medical clearances.
• Triage patient communications received by phone, voicemail, or patient portal; document interactions in the EMR and communicate provider recommendations.
• Maintain exam rooms by stocking supplies, preparing equipment, cleaning rooms between patients, and adhering to infection-control standards.
• Clean, disinfect, and sterilize medical instruments and equipment according to clinic policy.
• Perform other related duties assigned by providers, nurses, or clinic leadership at the Highlands Ranch location.
• Prepare disability, FMLA, and insurance forms for provider review and signature.
• Assist with inventory management and ordering medical supplies.

Benefits

• Healthcare options including PPO, HDHP, and Surest plans, with a $100/month tobacco-free discount.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with annual employer contributions.
• HSA/FSA, short- and long-term disability, life and AD&D coverage, and legal assistance.
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Up to 4 weeks of PTO starting out, increasing with tenure.
• 7 paid holidays and 2 floating holidays.