Description
Athens Orthopedic Clinic (“AOC”) is the strongest private orthopedic practice in North Georgia with a 60-year tradition of clinical excellence. AOC offers an industry leading Orthopedic Platform that includes the full range of MSK specialties, a Occupational Medicine Center, MRI and CT Imaging Centers, an expansive network of Outpatient Therapy Centers, and a multi-site wholly owned Ambulatory Surgery Center Division.
The organization serves over 230,000 patients a year with a broad regional footprint that spans 11 locations.
Looking beyond clinical care, the organization’s triple aim includes hosting over 150 medical students over the past decade, and conducting a wide range of clinical research initiatives to drive innovation and continual quality improvement.
The Orderly supports the surgical team by maintaining a clean, safe, and organized environment throughout the surgery center. This position assists with patient transport, room turnover, equipment setup and breakdown, and other non-clinical tasks essential to efficient surgical operations. Responsible for maintaining and ordering and receiving supplies according to established inventory levels. The Orderly works closely with clinical staff to ensure timely workflow and patient safety throughout the perioperative process.
Primary Responsibilities
The incumbent may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically stated in this description. The duties and responsibilities of the position are to be carried out in a manner that is consistent with the Mission, Core Values and Operating Principles.
- Maintain a clean and orderly sterile processing area, including counters, shelves, and equipment.
- Work in a calm, professional, and orderly manner at all times.
- Assist with room turnover and cleaning of OR/procedure rooms between cases.
- Maintain a clean and tidy environment by dusting counters/shelves, removing garbage, and reducing clutter.
- Remove soiled linen daily and distribute clean linen to designated areas.
- Clean scrub sinks and stock handwashing supplies and PPE.
- Check and empty sharps containers as needed.
- Complete and submit weekly housekeeping checklists.
- Assist with patient ambulation and carefully transport patients using stretchers and wheelchairs per safety guidelines.
- Demonstrate working knowledge of vendors and supply sources for equipment and materials.
- Maintain files, records, vendor catalogs, and sales representative contact information.
- Monitor inventory levels, avoid overstocking, and ensure timely distribution of supplies.
- Review the surgery schedule to anticipate changes in supply demand and prevent delays.
- Collaborate with the Director of Nursing and Administrator on special procedure needs.
- Monitor and track back orders, warranties, and preventive maintenance contracts.
- Maintain accurate logs for linen supplies and biohazardous waste management.
- Other duties as assigned.
Reporting Relationships
The Orderly reports directly to the Clinical Director.
This role does not have direct reports.
Required Education and Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- At least 2 years of orderly experience required, preferably in an ASC environment.
- Materials management experience preferred.
- A combination of relevant education and experience that equates to the requirements above may be considered.
- Proficient knowledge of medical terminology.
Competencies / Required Skills and Abilities
- Strong Interpersonal Skills - Ability to develop relationships and collaborate to achieve assignments.
- Confident and critical thinker who will seek input to ensure accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment with a proven track record of results.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Able to work independently.
- Exudes professionalism in presentation.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in the English language.
Physical Demands
- Some heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling exerted regularly throughout a standard work shift, to fifty (50) pounds unassisted, to include patient transferring.
- Requires frequent bending, reaching, repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting, and sitting.
- Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity needed to operate a keyboard, medical equipment, fax machine, scanner, photocopier, and telephone.
- Adequate hearing to perform duties in person and over telephone.
- Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone.
- Visual acuity adequate to perform job duties, including visual examination of patient, as well as reading materials from printed sources and computer screens.
- Requires potential exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
