Surgical Clinical Assistant, CMA - Marlton, United States - Rothman Orthopaedics

Description

Job DetailsLevelExperiencedJob LocationRO Marlton

• Marlton, NJPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelAssociates DegreeTravel PercentageUp to 50% Job ShiftDay ShiftDescriptionRothman Orthopaedics is looking for aSurgical Clinical Assistantto join our Marlton team The Surgical Clinical Assist (SCA) will provide clinical and administrative assistance to our Sports Medicine surgeon and their PA.

If you are qualified for and interested in this role, please apply.


Job Title:

Surgical Clinical AssistantHours:
Mon - Fri: 8am - 5pm (will work 40 hrs/wk)

Locations:999 Route 73 North, Marlton, NJ Hurffville - Cross Keys Rd, Sewell, NJ 08080Qualifications:Must have active, valid BOC certification and NJ AT licensureMaster's degree minimum education requirementMust have 2+ years of clinical experienceExperience with EMR system(s), ordering testing, referrals, etc


Responsibilities:
Examines post-operative patients and preforms wound checks for possible infections.
Performs history and physicals for pre-operative patients.
Assists surgeon at collegiate and professional sporting events. Assists with field coverage for patients who are athletes.
E-Prescribe, write (getting physician to sign), fax and/or phone in prescriptions for patients according to physician's practice protocols. Obtains pre-certification for prescriptions drugs.

Pre-operative calls, making sure patients' PATs are complete, discuss discharge plans, and obtain other important information supplied by patient and answer questions.

Post-operative calls, within two weeks of surgical date. Used clinical judgment when directing patient's care based on information the patient shares during the post-op call.
Previews charts pre-operatively and documents any pertinent information including surgical clearances.

Collates, distributes and discusses post-op discharge instructions to surgical patients and referring physiciansDiscusses patient care and necessary home equipment with homecare nurse.

Arranges for any medical supplies for patient.
Phones patient with test results and follow-up instructions. Responds to and refers incoming telephone calls.

Instructs patient and family regarding treatment instructions and medication, documenting all patient contact in EHR.Removes staples, sutures, and bandages when necessary.

Assists medical assistants in maintaining timely flow of patients. Assists other physicians when their assigned Clinical Assistant is unavailable.
Assists physician during office hours in all locations including pre-op and post-op instructions.
Scans information into the patient's record (including physician orders, prescriptions, etc. on the date of service).Communicates with surgery scheduler about surgery cancellations/reschedules.
Assists physician with research projects as needed.
Completes short-term disability forms, medical necessity letters, worker's compensation forms, and return to work letters.
Reviews all mail, filing and sends faxes.
Reviews physician schedules for patient appropriateness, clinic flow and volume.
Assists physician during hospital rounds with post-op patients.
Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization.
Rotates with residents and fellow Clinical Assistant IV's covering the "on-call" rotation.
Liaisons between RI physician and outside consulting physicians regarding patient care.


Our Commitment to Employees:

Come work at Rothman Orthopaedics Our employees are our single greatest asset, as such, we strive to provide a professional, nurturing environment where every member of our team can make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

This commitment to our employees has earned us the distinction as a Top Workplace in Philadelphia by the Philadelphia Inquirer year after year.

Our employees enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regards to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We value developing an inclusive and equitable environment that strengthens our organization and allows us to better attract and retain a diverse workforce that is representative of our patients and our community.

We model our values by creating and enacting practices that encourage participation from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
COVID-19:As a condition of employment at Rothman Orthopaedics, it is required you receive the COVID-19 vaccination. Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered.