Career Opportunities

Appointment Coordinator is the initial contact for the Bone and Joint Clinic. The main job responsibility is to schedule appointments and complete check out procedures. Appointment desk operations contribute to our organizational success.

Responsibilities

• Enter necessary demographic information and schedule appointments following all office procedures
• Transfer calls to appropriate extensions
• Assist other departments as needed
• Schedule return visits during check out process
• Calculate and collect deductible and co-insurance amounts upon check out
• Balance money drawer each day
• Ensure cleanliness of office/workspace
• Assist patients with medical records requests

Location & commitments

• Permanent full-time position
• 8am – 5pm
• Monday -Friday
• Baton Rouge (main location), unless otherwise stated

Candidate requirements

• No experience needed, but helpful
• Will need to work in coordination with a team
• Must be able to multitask
• Mainly sedentary

Front desk is the gateway of the clinic. The main job responsibility is to ensure a swift and thorough check in process. Agents will report to the front desk supervisor. Front desk operations contribute to our organization’s success.

Responsibilities

• Complete all steps of check in process
• Verify insurance validity, co-pay amounts… and coordinate with accounting if needed
• Review completed patient paperwork to ensure necessary information has been captured
• Collect co-pays or any upfront fees
• Transfer any paperwork/necessary information to doctor’s office
• Perform Greeter duties on a rotational schedule
• Balance money drawer each day
• Ensure cleanliness of office/workspace
• Enter needed demographic information
• Assist with incoming mail/documents/packages

Location & commitments

• Permanent full-time position
• 8am – 5pm
• Monday -Friday
• Baton Rouge (main location), unless otherwise stated

Candidate requirements

• No experience needed, but helpful
• Will need to work in coordination with a team
• Must be able to multitask
• Light physical activity included

We are looking to fill open Medical Assistant positions. As a successful candidate, you will be responsible for coordinating and completing daily administrative tasks and assisting our practitioners during clinic. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package.

Requirements:

• High school diploma, bachelor’s degree, or equivalent
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills
• Previous experience in a medical field preferred, but not required

Duties and Responsibilities include the following but are not limited to:

• Obtaining and recording patient medical histories, vitals, test results, and other information for medical records
• Maintain accurate and strict confidentiality of patient information in electronic and/or manual systems as established by the appropriate protocols, regulations, and policies.
• Providing instructions and directions to patients regarding diagnostic tests, procedures and treatments
• Preparing exam rooms for clinical examinations and assisting practitioners with patient care
• Ensuring compliance with all health care regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA
• Answering telephones and returning messages
• Scheduling appointments and procedures
• Verifying patient insurance benefits and obtaining prior authorizations when necessary
• Coding of clinical and surgical charges

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)

Required Skills:

• Strong Computer & organizational skills
• Dependable & detail oriented
• Knowledge of Insurance & medical terminology
• Problem & analytical skills a must
• Eagerness to learn
• Comfortable working in a group setting with the ability to stay on task when working independently

Duties & Responsibilities include the following:

• Possesses the ability to learn and understand our practice management billing systems and apply that knowledge to all aspects of the patient account including billing and collections.
• Verify insurance coverage & benefits
• Answers inquiries from patients, co-workers, & supervisors regarding patient accounts in a kind & courteous manner
• Follow HIPAA guidelines in handling patient information
• Read, review & apply EOB/ERA’s
• Investigates & appeal denied claims
• Follow up & resolve financial discrepancies
• Accounting duties include daily posting of incoming payments, checks & balances of daily totals, and bank deposits
• Maintain aged A/R on a daily basis to keep outstanding balance to a minimum
• Eagerly perform other duties as assigned

Education &/or Experience:

• High school or equivalent with 2 years of medical billing experience.
• Billing experience in a medical or physician office

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Contacting health insurances for prior authorizations for procedures
• Verifying patient benefits
• Calculating pre-collection costs based on Clinic’s contracted rates
• Staying up to date on precertification requirements and insurance company updates 

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of medical insurance experience preferred
• 1+ years of collections or billing experience preferred
• Knowledge of insurance and medical terminology
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge is a private practice group orthopedic clinic. Several of our surgeons are actively engaged in clinical research - both industry sponsored studies and investigator-initiated studies.

Responsibilities:

The Research Coordinator works under the general supervision of Orthopedic Surgeon Principal Investigators and the Research Projects Director to carry out clinical trial operations. Tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Becoming familiar with all aspects of study protocols.
• Deciphering medical histories and test results
• Assisting with recruiting patients for enrollment
• Consenting and tracking subjects in trials according to the study protocol
• Coordinating and conducting all aspects of Patient Visits
• Collecting, entering and maintaining all records for study subjects, including source document maintenance and electronic data capture (EDC) completion
• Assist with monitoring visits
• Assist with regulatory duties (Sponsor and IRB compliance requirements, etc) as needed
• Taking patient phone calls concerning study visits, procedures and concerns
• Assist with clinic-wide patient reported outcome (PRO) data collection program. (Acting as a resource for clinic patients and staff regarding this data collection.)

Qualifications:

• Degree in life sciences, public health or related area.
• Experience in health care preferred. Must be willing to assist with medical procedures in office and collect data in the operating room.
• Must be able to work independently with strong work ethic.
• Willing to maintain CITI training/ certifications as required.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Must be able to prioritize efforts on multiple projects and work efficiently.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, families, and medical professionals and study sponsor representatives.
• High computer literacy and written communication skills required

Please email CV to Adaire O’Brien, Research Projects Director, at aobrien@bjcbr.com.

Perioperative Staff Surgical Scrub Technician

Department: OR / Orthopedic Surgery Center

Job Summary

Assists in surgical procedures under the supervision of surgeons, registered nurses or other surgical personnel. Performs a variety of tasks before, during and after surgery to assist surgical team. Creates an operating room environment that is safe for patients and runs efficiently for the team.

Line of responsibility: Clinical Director and OR Nurse Manager

Classification: Non-exempt

Primary Responsibilities:

• Promote the mission and values of the organization.
• Perform specific functions to meet requirements of each procedure:
• Assembling and organizing supplies and equipment for scheduled procedures according to physician information;
• Performing interventions necessary to ensure that the patient’s procedure is performed on the correct site, side and level;
• Inspecting equipment for proper working condition;
• Following principles of aseptic technique. Adhering to aseptic technique when opening sterile packages and preparing for procedures;
• Setting up sterile tables and arranging instruments. Anticipating what might be needed during the procedure;
• Labeling medication on the sterile field. Accounting for and verifying amounts;
• Handing instruments and supplies to surgeon, holding retractors, cutting sutures and performing other tasks as directed by surgeon during procedure;
• Responding in a timely manner to meet the needs of the patient and physician;
• Protecting the patient from injury caused by chemical, electrical, laser, mechanical and thermal sources and extraneous objects;
• Performing counting procedures to protect the patient from unintended retained surgical items;
• Managing the patient’s specimens in the appropriate manner; and
• Assisting in preparing patients before surgery and in moving patients to and from the operating room.
• Report observed or suspected breaks in sterile technique and take action according to policy.
• Maintain availability of instruments and supplies to avoid delays.
• Use, care for, clean and sterilize instrument, supplies and equipment as directed.
• Handle equipment and instrument to provide appropriate availability and safety.
• Assist in maintaining adequate supplies in the operating room for immediate access during procedures. Assist in storing and stocking supplies.
• Assist in cleaning of equipment and rooms.
• Assist in restocking of supplies and linen.
• Maintain and update surgeon’s preference cards.
• Advise other perioperative team members about patient status.
• Protect the patient’s rights, dignity and privacy.
• Collaborate effectively with other disciplines as appropriate.
• Participate in quality review and performance improvement projects.
• Use problem-solving and conflict resolution skills to foster effective work relationships with team members.
• Maintain required competencies. Responsible for maintaining accurate, up to date education and any required certifications without reminder.
• Pursue professional growth.
• Act as a patient advocate and maintain privacy and confidentiality of all appropriate information.
• Perform other duties as needed (stocking, room turnover, assisting in pre-op or PACU).
• Attend and participate in staff meetings and in-services.
• Follow all policies and procedures of OSC.
• Use facility resources appropriately and avoids wasteful practices. Analyze work area and make recommendations for potential cost-effective improvements.
• Report observed or suspected safety violations, hazards, and policy/procedure noncompliance to Management.
• Assist with regulatory and accreditation survey preparation.
• Respect and follow the chain of command.

Qualifications

Working conditions/physical requirements:

• Physically demanding, high stress environment
• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation and repetitive motions.
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects
• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients.
• Hand and eye coordination
• Standing and walking for extensive periods of time
• Lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 lbs
• Corrected vision and hearing to within normal range
• Working under stressful conditions
• Working irregular hours

Training and experience

1. One year experience as a scrub technician
2. Certification as a scrub technician preferred
3. Current BLS certification

Job Knowledge

1. Knowledge of surgery, sterile technique and a willingness to learn new areas particular to ambulatory care.
2. Knowledge of surgical terminology and instrumentation
3. HIPAA training

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

Orthopedics Surgery Schedule:

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

Baton Rouge, LA 70808: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

scrub tech: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

Health insurance

Clinic Name: Bone and Joint Clinic of Baton Rouge, Inc.

Position: Physical Therapy Assistant

Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Employment Type: Full Time

Minimum Experience: 1+ years Preferred, New Grads Welcome

We are looking for a highly-motivated individual who is committed to a team-based approach in delivering exemplary care to our patients.  The successful candidate is a caring and compassionate professional who enjoys what they do every day and finds joy in service to others and relationships with colleagues.

Requirements:

• Graduate from a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current state of Louisiana license
• CPR certification.
• A minimum of one-year of previous experience in a similar clinical setting strongly preferred.
• Outpatient orthopedic experience including exercise and manual-based skills and sports rehab preferred.
• Outgoing and energetic personality.
• New graduates are welcome and encouraged to apply.

We are looking for a compassionate, detail-oriented individual to join our rehab team as a physical therapy technician. The responsibilities of the physical therapy technician include assisting patients with exercises, organizing and cleaning treatment areas, recording patient progress for the physical therapist, and ordering and arranging supplies.

To be successful as a physical therapy technician you should have a compassionate, courteous, and friendly personality. Ultimately, a physical therapy technician enjoys helping people and is detail-oriented.

Job Duties:

Helping patients in/out of clinic.

Cleaning and preparing treatment areas and equipment before and after each session.

Assisting patients with light exercises during physical therapy sessions.

Changing and washing patients' linens and pillows.

Performing clerical tasks, such as answering phones and scheduling appointments.

Ordering and arranging supplies.