Ortho Tech - The Longstreet Clinic - Neuroscience and Orthopedics

Northeast Georgia Health System•Gainesville, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting the sports medicine physician in the care of patients being treated by this specialty. Job responsibilities encompass triage of patients, assisting with fracture care, fitting of durable medical equipment and any additional duties deemed necessary for an overall efficient operation.

Requirements

Current BLS certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
High School Diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

One (1) to two (2) years experience, prior orthopedic experience.
High energy and ability to function effectively in a dynamic work environment
Excellent Customer Service
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively in a team environment
Excellent written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

Performs the initial assessment upon patient’s arrival (obtains history for HPI and ROS).
Communicates assessment findings to health care provider per documentation or verbalization.
Establishes immediate plans for patients following collaboration with physician.
Recognizes need for and monitors vital signs on potentially unstable patients.
Documents any treatment interventions and implements physicians orders in a timely manner.
Performs ongoing assessment as demonstrated by documentation.
Reports change in patient condition and/or inappropriate patient response to physician immediately.
Organizes patient care and demonstrates ability to set priorities.
Anticipates treatment plan for patient by reviewing prior office notes and orders to maintain a smooth and continuous patient flow process.
Anticipates physician needs for procedures and assist as indicated in casting, splinting, cast removal, injections, brace fitting, x-ray ordering, etc.
Serves as a liaison between physician and patient.
Plans for patient safety at all times.
Assist with patient education as needed with cast care, rehabilitation, instructions on use and care of braces, etc.
Identifies and implements infection control process.
Organizes patient referrals and documents referral plan.
Obtains prior authorizations as indicated.
Processes workers compensation cases following the company requirements and serves as liaison between physician and company.
Answers telephone in a courteous manner, identifying center and self at all times.
Maintains complete and accurate messages and assures timely routing.
Accounts for and documents supply utilization.
Assists Radiology Tech with positioning of patients and providing immobilization devices as needed.
Orders medical supplies as indicated.
Complies with mandatory health system continuing education programs annually.
Participates in own professional growth as demonstrated by continuing education in the orthopedic field.
Maintains monthly tracking logs for patient encounters, clinical procedures, and referrals in and out of sports medicine
Schedules patient appointments in a timely and efficient manner.
Collect vital signs on all new patients.
All other duties as assigned.