Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina is seeking a dual role Nerve Conduction Testing Technician/ Clinical Assistant to work within a care team in our physician practice. This Physician has Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialty. Collectively, the team cares for 200 patients a week. Clinic is a fast paced and lively environment. We offer a unique work environment promoting personal and professional growth; an excellent benefit package with competitive salary.

The position is full-time with varying hours based on clinic and procedure schedule. The provider team has a clinic 5 days a week. This clinical role operates out of our Raleigh and Knightdale offices.

This position is eligible for a sign-on bonus to be paid out over the course of 2 years. More information is available upon request.

Job responsibilities:

• Assist providers in providing quality medical care.
• Meet and greet patients while escorting them to exam room.
• Performing Nerve Conduction Studies (NCS) under general supervision of a provider to assess the function of peripheral nerve pathways in an accurate and time-efficient manner.
• Demonstrating knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology, peripheral nerve pathologies, and NCS protocol and instrumentation.
• Calibrating and troubleshooting instruments to minimize noise and obtain top-quality recordings.
• Recognizing, documenting, and accurately reporting to the physician any abnormal latencies, amplitudes, waveforms, or conduction velocities in the NCS.
• Monitoring level of patient cooperation and effect on data. Using methods to increase patient cooperation/relaxation.
• Assisting physician during electromyography (EMG) portion of exam.
• Completing and attaching NCS/EMG reports to patient charts in an accurate and timely manner.
• Monitoring inventory and notifying appropriate parties when supplies are running low.
• Achieving and maintaining EMG Registration according to department standards.
• Supporting additional projects or duties as assigned.
• Complete triage process and ensure all information is documented in EHR, Athena
• Administrative tasks including answering and returning patient phone calls, chart prep, disability paperwork etc.
• Completing prior authorizations .
• At the direction of the supervising physician, perform appropriate point of care testing and order appropriate diagnostic testing or follow-up care.
• DME fitting
• Preparing injections
• Chart prep
• Promote patient/family understanding of the educational content and his/her involvement in the plan of care, and document in the patient record.
• Follow all state and federal regulations including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Other duties will be assigned by management as needed.

Qualifications:

A minimum of a High School Diploma is required.

Experience in EMG testing and patient evaluation in a clinical or hospital setting is preferred, but not required.

Clinical experience is required; Orthopaedic experience is preferred but not required. Athena (EMR) experience preferred. Medical Assistant Certification/Registration is preferred.

Orthopaedic Specialists of North Carolina offers a team-oriented work environment and competitive compensation package, with full-time benefits including: health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, paid holidays, paid time off, paid holidays, paid training, and 401(k).

To apply for this position, please send a cover letter to the email provided and include an updated resumé and references. For more information about our company, please visit our website at www.orthonc.com. We are an equal-opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Medical specialties:

• Orthopedics

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work setting:

• Clinic
• Office

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Athenahealth: 1 year (Preferred)
• Clinical orthopedic: 1 year (Preferred)
• EMG Testing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Raleigh, NC 27614