Central Indiana Orthopedics is looking for outstanding individuals interested in being part of a team environment. Successful candidates will be hardworking, willing to learn and grow, and anxious to be part of a culture focused on outstanding patient care. Individuals must be dependable and demonstrate a positive work ethic.

This individual will also work in the Fishers location.

The Primary Clinical Specialist (RN) is directly assist the Physician, Physician Assistant and/or Nurse Practitioner with clinical and administrative duties as needed. If working directly with an orthopedic surgeon, this will include surgery scheduling and interfacing directly with company-owned surgery centers and/or hospital systems. This individual is responsible for making patients feel comfortable during the visit, directing patients while in the clinic, and performing initial assessment and intake of information.

• Serves as a primary assistant to the physician, performing clinical and administrative duties as needed.
• Ensures that applicable test documentation and/or records, such as MRI results, blood tests, pre-surgical testing, etc., are in-house and attached to the patient’s file in advance of scheduled visits.
• Coordinates surgery scheduling for patients and referrals to other providers as necessary and requested by the provider and completes requested paperwork for patients such as disability and FMLA forms.
• Monitors and returns calls to patients who call in for the provider, answering questions/concerns, providing information and instruction for care, and referring to provider when needed.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment by observing, recording, and assessing patient’s condition.
• Performs selected nursing duties, including assisting provider in preparing for minor surgeries, procedures and physicals; assisting provider during treatment as needed; obtain specimens and administer injections or tests as ordered by provider, arranging for additional testing as needed, and apply or remove casts, splints, and dressings as necessary.
• Explain and demonstrate home physical therapy exercises or rehabilitation techniques to patients.
• Maintain and update patient records with a high degree of accuracy in a timely and efficient manner.
• Experience with EMR (electronic medical record) system required; NextGen EMR preferred.
• Ability to multi-task and proficient with computers.

License/Certification/Education

• Completion of an accredited Registered Nursing program (Associate’s or Bachelor's degree)
• One to two years’ professional experience in a clinical setting preferred
• Must possess and maintain in good standing Indiana state Registered Nurse License (RN)
• Must possess and maintain current BLS certification (can obtain within 3 months of hire if not currently certified)