OrthoTech / Cast Tech - Central Austin - Texas Orthopedics

ORTHOLONESTAR MSO LLC•Austin, TX

1d•$17 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting physicians with patient care, including casting, bracing and performing other duties as assigned. Manage clinic inventory by ordering supplies and overseeing medications/medication samples. Maintain OSHA compliance. Back up staffing for clinic. Document all actions performed with patient care in the EMR system in a timely manner.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
MA or Ortho Tech Certification preferred.
Preferred 1 year experience as an Ortho Tech with Texas Orthopedics and/or Ortho Tech Certification.
Preferred experience in supply ordering and OSHA knowledge.
Preferred 3 year history of casting, splinting, and applying DME.
Must have mastery of clinic skills and DME/casting/splinting checklists.
Ortho Tech Certification preferred.
Must possess outstanding interpersonal skills and be capable of communicating with physicians, staff and outside consultants.
Knowledge of computer systems and applications, including EMR.
Knowledge of governmental regulations and compliance requirements.
Skill in exercising initiative, judgment, problem solving, and decision-making.
Ability to differentiate confidential information regarding patient care, TOSRA business practices and pricing arrangements and communicate with parties accordingly.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in writing and verbally.
Must possess knowledge of the principles and practices of medical and surgical care to assist in providing patient care and treatment.

Responsibilities

Assist physicians with daily patient care activities including MA and Ortho Tech responsibilities
Responsible for ensuring clinic cleanliness and orderly inventory and storage of all DME and clinical supplies, assist with maintaining proper reorder levels.
Assist Office Manager in the training and performance improvement of clinical staff.
Serve as a mentor for clinic staff, and a resource to midlevel and physician providers with respect to EMR system, clinic policies and procedures.
Be available to answer medical questions for clinic and administrative staff.
Voice concerns with respect to protocols, workflow or staffing with Office Manager.
Work with physician staff to ensure quality patient care and services are provided.
Ensure compliance with clinic standards of quality patient care and all clinical protocols.
Special projects as directed by Office Manager or Director of Patient Services.
Manage assigned location inventory.
Super user for Inventory program.
Capturing insurance benefits and authorization requirements for DME.
Responsible for maintaining quality standards for DME according to Medicare, Medicaid and any other federal or state agency regulations.
Back up and perform essential functions of MA and Ortho Tech, should there be a vacancy or shortage in any given clinic.
Manage Tech only appointments for assigned location.
Manage medication and medication samples.
Maintain OSHA compliance by routine autoclave cleaning and testing, AED/Emergency equipment checks, stocking Sick/PPE boxes, etc.
Maintains strictest confidentiality.
All other duties as assigned.