Clinical Assistant- Orthopedics

Clinical Assistant - Orthopedics - Full Time

Position Summary:

This position is eligible for up to a $5,000 sign on bonus. Performs duties of a clinical and clerical nature. Maintains records and applies knowledge and skills to run a full functioning office for one or more providers in clinic. Assists professional staff by performing routine duties in caring for patients.

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge of medical terminology, ability to communicate and excellent customer service skills. Must be dependable, professional, flexible and able to multi‑task.

• Interview patient to obtain medical history.
• Determine vital signs (weight, temperature, blood pressure, etc.) and document in the patient’s medical record.
• Assist provider during exam and treatment.
• Direct patient to examination room and prepare patient for examination and treatment.
• Perform liaison duties between patients, providers, hospital staff, etc.
• Process ancillary reports and other patient results to the provider for review and assist with patient communication.
• Responsible for greeting patients and updating various pertinent information into the patient’s medical record.
• Route patient after exam to proper area for visit completion.
• May be required to do phlebotomy.
• May perform high level disinfection based on departmental equipment.

• Answer telephones and schedule patient appointments.
• Takes messages of a medical nature (requests for prescription refills, test results, etc.).
• Perform other clerical functions as necessary.
• Exhibit good telephone etiquette.
• Quote patient self‑pay balances at time of scheduling.
• Inform patients of their financial obligations.
• Direct patients to the patient representative for assistance with their account.
• Apply principles of disinfection/sterilization/disease transmission/universal precautions as per clinic and manufacturer guidelines.
• Assist in maintaining appropriate level of supplies.
• Attend and participate in department meetings, along with contributing to department/office goals.
• Become familiar with ICD‑9 and CPT coding.
• Cleans, stocks, and prepares exam rooms.
• Coordinate patient appointments for X‑ray, CT scans, Physical Therapy, etc. as ordered by the providers.
• Assist with obtaining and processing referral and pre‑certification requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality, respect and consideration of patients and others.
• Apply Guthrie values (patient centeredness, teamwork, excellence) when performing daily tasks.
• Maintain equipment according to manufacturer guidelines and clinic policies and procedures.
• Perform and document quality control on equipment as required.

The pay ranges from $17.00-$25.16 per hour. Updated 8.20.25.