About this role
Job Description
Job Title: Clinical Assistant/Ortho Tech
Department: Orthopedic Clinic
Reports to: Clinical Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Position Summary: The Clinical Assistant/Ortho Tech functions as part of the clinical care team. The Clinical Assistant/Ortho Tech will room patients, document care, and provide assistance to the Physician, PAs, and NPs as needed.
Essential Functions include but are not limited to :
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Ability to apply casts, splints, and fit for DME
- Ability to assist the provider with any needs during clinic.
- Ability to document accurately and timely. This includes completion of any forms needed.
- Ability to assist with booking appointments for patients
- Knowledge of assisting with collecting Laboratory Specimens and is able to process for send out to the lab.
- Ability to triage medical calls
- Assist with the flow of patients and is able to keep the clinic running smoothly and on time.
- Able to draw up injections
- Ability to perform phlebotomy when needed
- Ability to change dressings, remove sutures, etc.
- Good interpersonal skills in establishing effective working relations with staff.
- Ability to effectively train new staff members.
- Handling & protecting patient information.
- Promotes internal and external customer satisfaction .
- Builds and promotes a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement .
- Attendance: works as scheduled and is compliant with Attendance and Tardiness Policy .
- Perform all other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education & Qualifications:
- Required: Graduated from an accredited medical assistant/Ortho Tech certification program; Active NH Medical Assistant, Ortho Tech, or Athletic Trainer license/certification; BCLS
- Preferred: Associates degree