Hybrid Clinical Assistant (CMA/RMA/LPN/EMT/ATC)- Huntersville bei OrthoCarolina

We are currently searching for a Certified Medical Assistant at our Huntersville location. In this role you will be responsible for providing and coordinating orthopedic patient care.

This is scheduled for Monday – Friday. Schedule may flex to business needs. 

Typical Schedule:

Monday – Thursday:  Huntersville location

Friday: Lake Norman location

Monday: 7:00am – 4:00pm

Tuesday – Friday: 7:45am - 4:45 pm

The Certified Medical Assistant works with a core practitioner and helps to:

Essential Functions: 

• Updating clinical notes in EMR system (EPIC)   

• Completing phone and EPIC triage

• Bracing, Casting, and Splinting

• Performing routine office procedures   

• Providing patient education 
• Covering surrounding offices, if business needs present

Skills and Abilities: 

• Knowledge of EMR (Epic) 
•  Communication skills - Ability to communicate effectively with patients, practitioners and co-workers.
• Ability to clearly and effectively educate patients, families and staff regarding the full scope of patient care needs related to the care of patients with orthopedic problems. 

• Ability to triage patient telephone calls. Gather pertinent facts; be as accurate and concise as possible to assess patient health status and act as liaison between patient and provider.  

Qualifications: 

• Graduate of an accredited program for medical assistants, athletic training, EMT,  or nursing
• 2-3 years of clinical experience, preferred
• New Graduates welcome
• Certification is required

Requirements of Qualifications:

• CMA/RMA must be registered/certified through one of the following national organizations:   American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), National HealthCareer Association (NHA), American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA), American Medical Technologists (AMT), or American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)   

• EMTs will need Emergency Medical Technician certification. National Certification is accepted, following guidelines set forth by the National board that State certification is required upon recertification. 

• ATCs will need to be board certified as Athletic Trainer   

A Typical Day: 

A typical day for the clinical assistant involves collaborating with and providing clinical and administrative support to the healthcare practitioner to ensure the delivery of high quality, compassionate patient care. The clinical assistant greets patients as they escort them to the exam room. They obtain and document past medical/surgical histories, vitals, patient medications and allergies in the EHR system (EPIC). This role assists the practitioner with patient examinations, treatments, and in-office procedures, in addition to cleaning and sterilizing rooms and equipment after each encounter. Some day-to-day tasks include suture/staple removal, assisting with casting/bracing, and assisting with injections. A pivotal job function for our clinical assistants is to educate patients through booklets/instruction sheets prior to minor procedures in accordance with physician instruction. This position will also orchestrate administrative duties which may include ordering supplies, stocking rooms, responding to patient messages, prescription refill requests, filing documents, and monitoring work queues in the EHR system. 

Benefits:

A career at OrthoCarolina will provide you with opportunities for career advancement, dedicated peer support, and continuing education. Our company is committed to providing our employees with the utmost positive work environment. Competitive salary package

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life insurance
• Short/Long term disability insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Voluntary Home/Auto insurance
• Voluntary Accident/Cancer insurance
• Voluntary Legal Shield/Identity Theft
• Health Advocate – Employee Benefit Resource
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Profit sharing plan

If these attributes align with the job culture you are seeking - then OrthoCarolina might be the right fit for you!

At OrthoCarolina, our team is our greatest asset and the foundation of our success. We are a diverse group of individuals, accountable to each other to uphold the standards of excellence and promote an environment of teamwork throughout the organization.  OrthoCarolina has 43 unique care locations with over 1300 professionals who share a common goal to make lives better. Our employees are eligible for a full spectrum of benefits including paid company holidays, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement. To learn more about Team OC please visit  https://www.orthocarolina.com/about-us 

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