Ortho Now-Orthopedic Tech Jobs

Location: OrthoNow

MAIN FUNCTION: Rooms/triages/evaluates patients, orders appropriate X-rays, assists providers with in-office treatments and procedures, ensures documentation of patient information in Exscribe, and provides patient education.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Assists alongside physicians with in-office procedures such as joint/fluid aspirations, suturing minor lacerations, and post-reduction casting/splinting.
• Orders appropriate diagnostic x-rays.
• Receives patients from waiting room, directing them to exam rooms or x-ray.
• Prepares clinic and casting rooms prior to patient arrivals.
• Provides instructions/education to patients and family members regarding medications and at-home treatment.
• Inform patients of down payment/total cost amounts of DME according to patients’ insurance coverage; complete appropriate forms for DME.
• Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Collaborates with providers in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
• Maintains exam and casting rooms in a clean and orderly manner. Re-stocks supplies in exam rooms as needed.
• Changes patient statuses to appropriately within the EHR.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Performs related work as required.
• Maintains and reviews/updates patient records, charts, and other necessary information.
• Gathers and records patients’ medical history, physical data, and vital signs within the EHR system (Exscribe).
• Prepares medications/injections as ordered by provider.
• Verifies that previously ordered test results, images, and imaging reports (e.g., MRIs, CT scans, nerve studies, labs, etc.) are under the correct patient’s chart in the EHR and available for provider’s evaluation.
• Application and removal of casts/splints and minor wound dressings, fitting of durable medical equipment (DME), and removal of sutures as ordered by provider.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• CPR certified
• High School Graduate/GED

Job Skills/RequirementsPhysical Requirements

• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients.
• Ability to lift/carry items weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids.
• Normal dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Frequent standing, walking, or other means of mobility for extended periods of time.
• Normal visual acuity.
• Normal coordination, including eye-hand, hand-foot.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Knowledge of the principles in maintaining sterile field when appropriate.
• Possesses determination, initiative, and dependability.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Completion of tasks in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of professional medical practice and care to give and evaluate patient care.
• Possesses self-motivation to perform job duties with minimal supervision.
• Good computer skills.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Provision of excellent customer service.
• Ability to maintain a positive, cooperative, and respectful attitude towards patients, visitors, coworkers, management, and physicians/providers.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Self-motivated to perform job duties with minimal supervision.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Adherence to the Employee Handbook code of conduct.
• Ability to multi-task.

Preferred

• Knowledge of anatomical/orthopaedic terminology.
• Familiarity with EHR/Exscribe computer systems.
• Experience as a medical assistant and/or surgical technician; orthopaedic experience.
• Knowledge of professional medical practice and care to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of HIPAA rules.

Additional Notes

• One hour lunch break daily
• Hours: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm (may vary depending on clinic pace)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Health insurance

Medical specialties:

• Sports Medicine
• Orthopedics

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: One location