Surgical Clinical Assistant (CMA or AT)
About the role
Rothman Orthopaedics is seeking a full-time Surgical Clinical Assistant to support one of our Sports Medicine Surgeons. The position involves travel to our offices in King of Prussia and Malvern, PA, Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM.
Responsibilities
- Examines post-operative patients and performs 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 athletes.
- E-Prescribes, writes prescriptions, obtains pre-certification for prescriptions, and communicates with homecare nurses.
- Prepares and distributes post-operative discharge instructions, discusses patient care with homecare nurses, and arranges medical supplies.
- Communicates with surgery schedulers, phones patients with test results, and responds to incoming calls.
- Scans information into the patient’s record, assists with office tasks, and assists other physicians.
- Completes short-term disability forms, medical necessity letters, worker’s compensation forms, and return-to-work letters.
- Reviews mail, files, and sends faxes, reviews physician schedules, and assists with hospital rounds.
- Rotates with residents and fellow Clinical Assistants, liaisons with outside consulting physicians, and exemplifies organizational culture.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Professional license/certification must be active and valid.
- Knowledge of medical office procedures and medical terminology.
- Computer skills including MS Office Suite.
- Experience with EMR systems preferred.
Pay
- Medical Assistant (CCMA/CRMA): $19.00/hr - $25.00/hr
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-A/EMT-B): $19.00/hr - $25.00/hr
- Athletic Trainer (ATC): $48,000/yr - $70,000/yr
Benefits
Rothman Orthopaedics offers competitive pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, and retirement savings plans. The company is also committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment and requests reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
Career Opportunities
- Surgical Clinical Assistant (CMA or AT)
- Non-Surgical Clinical Assistant (CMA or AT)
- Float Surgical Clinical Assistant (CMA or AT)
- Surgical Clinical Assistant (CMA, AT, LPN OR RN)
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Equal Opportunity Employer
Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. The company models its values by creating and enacting practices that encourage participation from all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
COVID-19
As a condition of employment, it is required that you receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Rothman Orthopaedics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered.