Clinical Lead Medical Assistant

Description

Who we are:

Aligned Orthopedic Partners is a well-respected private orthopedic team comprised of highly trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeons devoted to delivering patients with the highest orthopedic care possible. Our commitment to finding the best solutions for individual needs sets us apart from the competition. We take pride in providing exceptional care while remaining friendly, courteous, and efficient. Aligned Orthopedic Partners is recruiting an experienced Clinical Lead Medical Assistant to join our diverse group of talented professionals!

As a Clinical Lead Medical Assistant, you will work closely with the Clinical Manager to ensure Clinical Operations are effective and efficient.

What you will do:

• Oversee and support a clinical team that will include 2-4 providers and their associated MAs. You will coordinate your clinical team schedule for clinic coverage weekly, oversee time off with Clinical Manager and the backup coverage required.
• Oversee and manage schedule and template changes for clinic and OR schedule for team providers
• Resolution of clinical complaints/issues with support of Clinical Manager
• Oversee training for clinical new hires for your team with Clinical Manager
• Perform the skills needed to run the clinic at a high, efficient level: casting, splinting, drawing up injections, suture/staple removal, post-op dressing removal, ultrasound usage
• Supervise chart prep for clinic as needed
• Clean and prepare examination rooms prior to patient appointments
• Greet patients and prepare them for the physician by taking a history of injury and/or reviewing previous clinical notes
• Communicate x-ray requests for the patient per physician’s guidelines, if necessary and
• Assist medical providers during patient examinations and treatment
• Convey physicians verbal and written orders accurately and efficiently including lab specimens and associated orders.
• Schedule appointments and perform clerical duties associated with medical encounters.
• Handle telephone calls from clients, pharmacy, and laboratory
• Maintain and monitor physician dictations, and keep complete patient records, supervise closing of all encounters within 48hrs from visit date.
• communicate supply or inventory needs to clinical manager
• Understand how to utilize various office equipment and clinical software programs the equipment for the physician and assist with maintenance of equipment, supplies, and treatment rooms as needed
• Review treatment instructions, directions for outside referrals, and follow-up care with patients
• Ensure patients leave with their questions answered and have a full understanding of their follow-up instructions
• Leave the exam rooms and work area clean and neat for the next team to use
• Other duties as assigned

• We’d love to hear from you if you:
• Have completed your Bachelor’s Degree or 4 years of directly related experience.
• Are reliable and extremely trustworthy with a background in maintaining confidential information
• Worked for 3+ years in a medical office, prefer Orthopedic knowledge
• Understand and have experience with EHR (Electronic Health Records) and medical terminology

What we offer:

We strive to enrich the lives of our team and offer a variety of health and wellness benefits including medical and dental benefits, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage, a matching 401K program, generous paid time off, and an environment that celebrates continuous learning and development.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aligned Orthopedic Partners is an equal-opportunity employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background. We celebrate what makes us different and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of experiences. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.