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