Clinical Assistant / Medical Assistant (certified)

Ellis and Badenhausen Orthopaedics10 months ago
Louisville, KY, United States
On-site
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)

Job Description

Position Overview

We are a busy orthopedic practice in Louisville, Kentucky looking to hire a Clinical Assistant / ATC. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, enthusiastic, a team player, capable of multitasking, and possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills. This role reports to the Office Manager and offers an opportunity to support high-quality patient care in a dynamic clinical setting.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage patient care tasks as assigned, including scheduling and organizing patient flow.
  • Accompany patients to exam/procedure rooms, assist with changing, and help transfer patients as needed.
  • Assess patients’ general condition and collect patient histories.
  • Document health history, activities, and medication information in medical records.
  • Provide basic patient care per physician orders and assist with various procedures.
  • Distribute patient education materials and relay physician instructions.
  • Apply and remove casts and splints.
  • Fit patients with braces, boots, or other DME as ordered.
  • Change wound dressings, prepare injections, and remove sutures/staples.
  • Set up sterile trays and obtain lab/x-ray reports.
  • Schedule surgeries, hospital procedures, and related appointments including pre- and post-op visits, MRI, CT scans, and labs.
  • Coordinate referrals to other physicians and assist with EMG/NCV studies when applicable.
  • Clean and stock exam rooms and assist with prescription refill requests.
  • Adhere to infection control, safety guidelines, confidentiality policies, and compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and Red Flag Rules.

Required Qualifications

  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach to work
  • Enthusiastic team player with strong communication skills
  • Capable of multitasking and adapting in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Phlebotomy Certification

Benefits & Perks

  • Generous pay with a negotiable salary based on experience
  • 401k plan
  • Profit-sharing plan

Required Skills

Teamwork
Phlebotomy Certification
Clinical documentation
Splint application
HIPAA compliance
Scheduling
Multitasking
Patient care
Cast application
Infection control