As a Clinical Assistant with Bluegrass Orthopaedics, you will play a key role in supporting Providers in a fast-paced orthopedic clinic environment. This position is well-suited for individuals with clinical backgrounds such as Medical Assistants, Athletic Trainers, Orthopedic Technicians, or other hands-on patient care roles.
Key Responsibilities:
- Room patients and obtain vitals, medical history, and chief complaints
- Assist Providers with clinical procedures, including suture/staple removal, bandaging, and post-operative care
- Create and process PT orders, work status forms, and other clinical documentation
- E-scribe medications and assist with patient instructions
- Document all patient interactions accurately in the EMR
- Manage daily administrative tasks including:
- Returning patient calls and voicemails
- Processing faxes and electronic documents (e.g., Updox)
- Completing FMLA and short-term disability paperwork
- Monitoring and ensuring timely completion of Provider documentation
- Support clinic operations and provide coverage across departments as needed
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Experience in a clinical setting preferred; backgrounds may include:
- Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA preferred)
- Athletic Trainer (ATC)
- Orthopedic Technician
- Other direct patient care roles in orthopedics, sports medicine, or related fields
- Strong understanding of clinical workflows and EMR systems
- Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
About Bluegrass Orthopaedics:
Bluegrass Orthopaedics has been serving Central and Southeastern Kentucky for over 25 years. We provide comprehensive care across sports medicine, total joint care, industrial medicine, and foot, ankle, and hand specialties. We are proud to care for athletes of all ages—from youth and weekend warriors to industrial and senior athletes.
At Bluegrass Orthopaedics, we believe our employees are our greatest asset in delivering exceptional patient care. We are committed to hiring talented, compassionate individuals who uphold our high standards.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong understanding of clinical workflows and EMR systems
- Excellent communication, organization, and multitasking skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Experience in a clinical setting
- Medical Assistant experience; CMA or RMA preferred
- Athletic Trainer experience; ATC preferred
- Orthopedic Technician experience
- Direct patient care experience in orthopedics, sports medicine, or related fields
What We Do
Bluegrass Orthopaedics provides comprehensive orthopedic care across Central and Southeastern Kentucky, specializing in sports medicine, total joint care, industrial medicine, and foot, ankle, and hand care. With over 30 years of experience, the company utilizes fellowship-trained surgeons and advanced on-site imaging to help patients of all ages regain mobility through personalized treatment plans and dedicated orthopedic urgent care via BGONow.
