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Prisma Health

Clinical Assistant - Orthopedics - Upper Extremity

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An Orthopedics Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in concert with an orthopedist, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.

$94,733 / year median in South Carolina

+20% projected growth

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Job Description

Clinical Assistant
  • Orthopedics
  • Upper Extremity Prisma Health
  • 3.
5 Lexington, SC Job Details 1 day ago Benefits On-the-job training Qualifications Medical assisting Full Job Description Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Performs assigned patient care and related administrative duties under the direct supervision of a licensed physician, advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) or Physician Assistant (PA). Performs a variety of office/clerical duties as assigned by the office manager. Specific patient care responsibilities will be assigned directly by the supervising physician, APRN or PA after competency is established. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Records patient data prior to office visits including but not limited to vital signs, height, weight, and allergies. Prepare exam and treatment rooms. Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatments, cleaning/sterilizing instruments as needed. Responsible for phlebotomy and specimen handling including blood, sputum, stool and oral/nasal once competency validation is complete. Assists with exams and procedures. Performs EKGs as appropriate. Document data and care in the patient medical record. Maintain as confidential. Complete medical insurance and other related forms for physician review. Communicate as needed with the patient, referral source and payor between visits. Complete patient registration, scheduling and billing tasks, pre-authorization and other general office/clerical duties as assigned. Schedule tests and treatments, as ordered by the physician. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Requirements Education
  • Completion of an accredited medical assistant program Experience
  • No experience required.
In Lieu Of In lieu of completion of a medical assistant program, will accept at least 3 months of healthcare related experience such as nursing assistant or medical assistant with on-the-job training. In lieu of completion of a medical assistant program, will accept a bachelor's degree in a related field. Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses Team members in this job will be encouraged to voluntarily enroll and complete an accredited medical assistant program and work towards obtaining medical assistant certification as recognized by the State of South Carolina. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities NA . Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location 104 Saluda Pointe Dr Lexington Facility Orthopedics Upper Extremity Department Orthopedics Upper Extremity-Practice Operations Share your talent with us!
Our vision is simple:
to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance