Job Details
Job Location: Carmel, IN
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Shift: Day
Description
Organization Overview
Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics is consistently recognized as a leader in the field of sports medicine and orthopedics within the midwest. Forté has been providing exceptional care to athletes and active people of all ages for over 40 years and pride ourselves in how we deliver that care.
We are a destination employment location for dedicated health care workers who are looking to advance their careers in their chosen profession. If you are seeking a setting that not only allows, but fosters professional growth and development while working with a team of outstanding, committed and like-minded leaders in this niche’ of health care, then you should consider Forté Sports Medicine - “The best place to get care AND the best place to give care!”
Summary/objective
The clinic assistant provides clinical support in a high-volume practice of an orthopedic surgeon specializing in total joint replacements of the hip and knee. The position is responsible for a wide variety of clinical and clerical duties.
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Assists patients to/from clinic areas
Assist physicians during office visits
Scribe patient information into the EMR system
Retrieve patient information from EMR system
Conduct preliminary patient evaluations
Communicate information with patients as directed by physician
Provide appropriate patient education regarding injuries
Manage and prioritize phone calls and electronic communication
Surgery scheduling and coordination
Schedule patient testing
Obtain prior authorizations
Competencies (Knowledge/Skills/Abilities)
Excellent customer service skills
Ability to multi task effectively
Highly organized
Able and willing to handle high patient care volume on a daily basis
Required Education and Experience
Previous experience working in a physician office in a clinical capacity
Preferred Certifications
Certified Medical Assistant
Work environment
This position is performed in a typical, professional medical office setting
Travel
Travel between Carmel and Mooresville office locations
Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug free workplace
Qualifications
