What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Assistant position at Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic?
Job Description
Job Title: Clinical Assistant
Department: Clinical Services/Practice Operations
Reports To: Clinic Manager/Physician
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Approval Date: June 12, 2026
Summary
The Clinical Assistant assists in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of Peachtree Orthopedics physicians. The Clinical Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to ensure efficient patient flow, accurate documentation, and a safe, high-quality patient experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Escort patients to exam areas and prepare patients and rooms for examination.
- Interview patients to determine medical problems/conditions and document in the EMR (Athena), including Meaningful Use criteria as applicable.
- Obtain and record patient vital signs and height. weight, and BMI.
- Support physician orders, lab requests, imaging orders (including X-rays), and followup needs with patients.
- Collect specimens (e.g., urine, blood) for testing and perform routine laboratory tests when applicable; prepare specimens/forms for lab processing.
- Obtain patient history and assist with ordering X-rays as directed.
- Schedule diagnostic studies and/or surgery; schedule pre- and post-operative appointments.
- Prepare and assist with injections/aspirations; perform dressing changes and remove sutures/staples per protocol.
- Apply/remove casts, splints, braces; fit/dispense DME
- Complete e-charge when applicable.
- Place Physical Therapy referrals for provider signature.
- Provide patient education materials and instructions related to diagnosis, selfcare/mobility, surgery, diagnostic studies, and equipment/casts.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA standards regarding bloodborne pathogens; monitor biohazardous waste and prepare for disposal.
- Prepare prescriptions orders for signature and e-prescribe for physician approval.
- Coordinate work-in appointments; communicate schedule changes and clinic cancellations to team members; assist with rescheduling clinics cancelled with less than 7 days’ notice.
- Obtain X-ray and imaging results and store/import images in Joints; import outside discs into Joints; scan reports into Athena and match to close out orders.
- Serve as liaison between patient and physician; coordinate consultations with other physicians.
- Provide staff coverage for other clinical personnel; X-ray backup available for singlemember teams when assigned.
- Support administrative clinical documentation and forms (e.g., handicap parking permits, FMLA, disability forms, work excuses) as assigned.
- Schedule OR cases and maintain surgery schedules; notify manufacturer reps of surgical cases and coordinate special equipment/bone graft needs.
- Maintain supplies within modules; monitor biohazard waste; ensure compliance with OSHA bloodborne pathogen standards.
- Wipe tables, change pillowcases, and straighten rooms as needed.
- Attend meetings and perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- One year of related clinical experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Credentialed/licensed in one of the following (or equivalent): LPN, CMA/RMA, ROT/OTC, ATC, or CNA.
- Strong communication, customer service, organizational, and EMR skills.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS)-required.
Physical Demands & Work Environment
Employee must regularly stand, walk, lift and/or move up to 100 pounds, and assist patients with mobility as needed.
Peachtree Orthopedics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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