Medical Technician Receptionist

The Orthopaedic Institute•Gainesville, FL

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Medical Technician/Receptionist role is responsible for assisting Physicians and Mid-Level Practitioners with the evaluation, management, and treatment of patients at The Orthopaedic Institute on clinic days. In addition, the role will perform clerical duties on non-clinic days to assist the Staff Assistant.

Requirements

CCMA or CNA preferred
CPR certified preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent
1-2 years of medical office experience preferred
Excellent customer service skills
Comfortable working in fast-paced environment
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Proficient with computer skills including experience with practice management software desired
Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Regularly required to talk and hear
Ability to fulfill any office activities normally expected in a direct patient care role in a medical office setting
Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel, and reach with hand and arms
Occasionally lift and/or move over 25 pounds
Fine hand manipulation (keyboarding)

Nice To Haves

CCMA or CNA preferred
CPR certified preferred
Experience with practice management software desired

Responsibilities

Answer clinic phone calls and make patient charts
Schedule outside testing for patients as needed
Send patient referrals to other physicians as needed
Serve as a backup to the Staff Assistant for tasks as needed
Maintain patient flow, the upkeep of exam and treatment rooms, and performing basic skills such as vital signs and point of care testing
Review patient history
Order X-rays
Draw up injections
Perform wound care
Perform suture and staple removal
Perform splinting/casting
Perform DME application
Clean and stock exam rooms
Pack and clean medical instruments
Ensure blood borne pathogen, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and other governmental regulations are adhered to
Ensure all safety regulations are adhered to
Other duties as assigned