As a clinical assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting the certified clinicians with patient care. You will need to have strong interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a commitment to quality and safety. You will also communicate with patients and their families and document their health information in our electronic health record system. The day-to-day operations of the clinic are crucial for the success of our team, and the clinical assistant optimizes the performance of all processes.

Your Impact:

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

• Under direct supervision, assist practitioners with patient care.
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation of patient care provided.
• Perform selected patient care procedures, including the fitting of soft good items.
• Provide alterations to the fitting of soft good items, if necessary.
• Provide patient follow-up for selected orthotic and prosthetic patients under direction of supervising certified clinician.
• Ensure all patient procedures are performed in alignment with the certifying clinician
• Co-ordinate with referral sources
• Prepare a room and patient for treatment, make and modify molds, perform technical fabrication, and complete administrative tasks.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work environment.
• Adhere to all safety regulations; compliance with Medicare and other governmental regulations; compliance with blood borne and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Employee must have, or be eligible to obtain, a valid driver’s license and driving record within the standards outlined within Hanger’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy and Procedures.

Preferred Experience

• Allied Health Professionals (PTA, OTA, Athletic trainer, etc.)
• If the Clinical Assistant holds a recognized license or certification in a related allied health profession (e.g., Physical Therapist/PTA, Occupational Therapist/OTA, Athletic Trainer, etc.), they may be supervised under indirect supervision.
• Orthotic or Soft Goods Fitter

Additional Success Factors:

Knowledge and Skill:

• Willingness to verify all clinical activities with certified clinical personnel.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Hand skills necessary to use laboratory tools safely and effectively.
• Knowledge of biomechanical principles.
• Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills for reporting information to patient and staff.
• Effective organizational skills and ability to prioritize and plan for the purpose of meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.

Job Complexity:

• Works collaboratively with certified clinician on assignments that are moderately difficult.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Medical specialties:

• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Private practice

Ability to Commute:

• Syracuse, NY 13212 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Syracuse, NY 13212: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person