AtOrthoCarolina, 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. OrthoCarolinahas 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

We are currently searching foraPart TimeClinicalAssistant at ourOrthoCarolinaGastoniaOUClocation.

This position will work3-4 shiftsper week Shifts are evenings (5:00-9:00pm) and/or weekends (10:00am-2:00pm).

The ClinicalAssistantisresponsibleforproviding and coordinating orthopedic patient care which includes performing routine office procedures and testing,participatingin patient teaching, communicating effectively with others, andassistingthe physician/mid-level provider in the delivery of patient care.

Essential Functions:

• Updating clinical notes in electronic medical systems

• Completing phone triage

• Casting and bracing

• Performing routine office procedures

• Providing patient education

Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of EMR (Epic)

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

• Ability toclearly and effectively educate patients, families and staffregardingthe full scope of patient care needs related to the care of patients with orthopedic problems.

• Communicate effectively and clearlyRespond well to questions with patients, physicians/ mid-levelprovidersand co-workers

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited program for medical assistants, athletic training,nursingor a college degree in a related field

For informationregardingeligibility for certification please visit:

https://www.nhanow.com/Eligibility#

https://americanmedtech.org/certification/get-certified

CMA/RMA must be registered/certified through one of the following national organizations:

American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)

NationalHealthCareerAssociation (NHA)

American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA)

American Medical Technologists (AMT)

American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)

• EMTs will need Emergency Medical Technician certification

• ATCs will need to be board certified as Athletic Trainer

• New graduates are welcome

• Active & Current Driver’s license/ Clean driving record

• Travel to other OC locations may berequired