Clinical Assistant

Premier Orthopedics and Sports Medicine is looking for a Clinical Assistant to work at our Pottstown, PA physician's office.

The Company: Premier Orthopaedics is a full-service orthopaedic practice formed in 2000 that specializes in the diagnosis and care for a wide range of orthopaedic injuries and conditions. Through partnership with the Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo), we have grown to over 50 specialty locations and over 100 physicians across the Greater Philadelphia region!

We’re proud of the company we’ve built as we’ve grown to over 1000 employees to make Premier a place that people love to come to work every day

At Premier Orthopaedics, we are dedicated to taking care of you so you can take care of business! Our robust benefits package includes the following:

• Competitive Health, Pharmacy, Vision, and Dental Plan Benefits
• Disability and Protective Benefits
• HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
• 401k plan with company match.
• Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support
• Employee Appreciation Days
• Employee Wellness Events
• Benefits eligibility within 30 days of employment!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Acts as a liaison between patients, physicians, physician assistants, RNs, and employees
• Responsible for maintaining clinic flow in all areas of the clinic to include the directing of physicians to their next patient, having pertinent data available and ready for review
• Responsible for preparing patients for visits with the providers. Duties include but are not limited to, rooming patients, obtaining and documenting vitals, preparing supplies for wound care, dressing changes, reviewing intake paperwork, pulling up radiology images, prepping injection materials, and accurately entering data into the EMR system.
• Able to review patient records and database to determine health status and is able to identify normal and abnormal findings on history, physical and exam
• After evaluation of the patient, is able to provide a thorough presentation of pertinent data both subjective and objective to the attending physician
• Assists in cast and soft goods application as well as the removal of casts, staples, and sutures
• Maintains the inventory of medical supplies and proper maintenance of medical equipment
• Able to communicate effectively the intended treatment plan with written and verbal instruction to ensure patient comprehension and compliance
• Scans clinical documents into the EMR system.
• Prints schedules on the morning of the date of service.
• Ensures patient receives education regarding medical treatment and therapies as indicated by the provider.
• Creates and promotes a positive patient experience.
  

EDUCATION

• High school diploma/GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in athletic training as well as a valid state license or certification preferred
• CMA/RMA certification preferred
• Proven education or experience will be requested.

EXPERIENCE

• 2 years of Athletic Trainer or Medical Assistant experience in a clinic setting preferred
  
• New/upcoming graduate in Athletic Training preferred

REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Athletic Trainer certification highly preferred

SKILLS

• Detail-oriented, analytical, and attentive.
  
• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, decision making, and communication skills
  

ABILITIES

• Ability to effectively communicate interpersonally in order to educate patients about their athletic training treatments.
  
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and desire to help patients.
  
• Ability to analyze data and modify treatment plans as appropriate.