Clinical Assistant Lead, Occupational Medicine

Join Our Team at Peachtree Orthopedics and Help Others "Get Better"

At Peachtree Orthopedics, we're on a mission to make a difference in healthcare, and we're looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. With 9 convenient offices across Greater Atlanta, we're committed to providing top-notch care and your skills and passion can make a real impact. We're not the largest practice in Atlanta, but we take pride in delivering dedicated and compassionate care to everyone who walks through our doors. If you're ready to be part of a team that values your contribution and offers room for growth, consider joining us in our mission to help others "Get Better."

Our Culture

Peachtree Orthopedics has a rich history of 70 years in business and has earned recognition as a Top Workplace by the Atlanta Journal Constitution for 5 consecutive years. We take pride in our family-oriented, dedicated, passionate, and hardworking culture. When you join our team, you become a part of a community that values excellence in healthcare while working in a supportive and nurturing environment.

Why Choose Peachtree Orthopedics?

At Peachtree Orthopedics, we offer more than a job; we offer an opportunity to be part of something extraordinary:

• Limitless Growth: Propel your career with abundant professional development opportunities within our dynamic organization
• Empathetic Culture: Immerse yourself in a supportive, lively work culture that values your well-being and celebrates your contributions
• Dedication to Excellence: Join a team of like-minded individuals who share your commitment to delivering top-notch care to our cherished patients
  
  

Location: College Park and West Midtown offices

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8:00am – 5:00pm

Job Type: Full-time

Your Impactful Role

• Assist clinical manager with management of day-to-day operations of the center, including overseeing clinical staff, ensuring supply needs, and resource allocation
• Demonstrate expertise and leadership in the role components of teacher and clinical assistant with emphasis on mastery of leadership skills
• Serve as an experienced clinical resource for provider, clinical assistant and administrative staff
• Assist healthcare providers with direct patient care including, but not limited to recording vital signs, administering medications, conducting medical testing, and triaging patients under the guidance of providers
• Has working knowledge of clinical equipment and procedures (BAT, audiometer, drug screens, spirometry, shy bladder/lung, DOT exams, EKG)
• Maintain daily control logs, clinical checklist and routine machine maintenance
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of supplies and equipment
• Assist with direction to the occupational health clinical assistant team, including training and performance management
• Serves as a contributor in hiring and selection of other clinical staff
• Perform general office duties, such as answering phone calls, completing required documentation for patient care, or other office tasks as requested by provider(s) or supervisor(s)
• Work with front office staff and providers to ensure patients are seen in a timely fashion
• Monitor safety protocols and procedures
• Assist with addressing client needs and concerns promptly and effectively
• Travel to different center locations as required to help oversee operations and ensure consistent quality of services
• Other duties as required
  
  

Competencies

• Outstanding customer service skills as well as the ability to deal with people in a manner which shows tact and professionalism
• The ability to properly handle sensitive and confidential information (including HIPAA and PHI) in accordance with federal and state laws and company policies
• Willingness to learn and improve; is positively responsive to feedback
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Competency in using an electronic medical record
• Effectively practices teamwork, respect for coworkers and supervisors, good attendance and punctuality
  
  

Qualifications:

• Highschool Diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of an accredited school of Medical Assistants or completion of an approved program - Certified Medical Assistant
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in a patient care setting
• Experience serving as a clinical preceptor/lead
• Occupational Medicine experience required
• EMR system experience minimum 1 year
• Qualified Drug Screen Collector/ BAT qualification
• Ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• NIOSH Spirometry training
• CAOHC training
  
  

Physical Demands and Work Conditions: The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. The work environment is usually moderate in noise level.

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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