Orthopedic Clinic Back Office Technician
Northern Inyo Healthcare District•Bishop, CA
•$30 - $45•Onsite
About The Position
The Orthopedic Technician assists the care team in the clinic setting and works under the supervision of orthopedic providers. The Orthopedic Technician will assist providers in the treatment and care of patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. Responsibilities include applying and removing casts, splints, and braces, assisting in procedures, and educating patients.
Requirements
- Knowledge of The Mission, Vision, and Values of Northern Inyo Healthcare District
- Knowledge of NIHD policies and procedures, including Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, and Confidentiality standards
- Knowledge of NIHD safety policies and procedures, including the Rainbow Chart, Employee Health, and Infection Prevention standards
- Knowledge of General orthopedic care
- Provide direct patient care in accordance with Orthopedic Technician scope of practice
- Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with NIHD staff and patients
- Develop and maintain a high degree of maturity, integrity, and good judgement
- Taping/fitting durable medical equipment, apply wound dressings, suture removal, casting, splinting
- Orthopedic Technician certification
- Phlebotomy certification
Responsibilities
- Assist provider with documentation in patient medical record, including obtaining past medical history and other pertinent histories
- Liaise between orthopedic providers, patients, ancillary service providers as needed to coordinate timely access to care
- Responsible for ordering supplies for orthopedic clinic, includes maintaining DME inventory as needed
- Maintain clinic flow in partnership with providers and other clinic staff; includes obtaining patient vital signs, queueing orders for providers, documenting in medical record
- Carry out treatment plans as ordered by provider
- Set up for and assist with clinic procedures, provide patient education as appropriate
- Coordinate with surgery team, authorization team, rehabilitation team to ensure comprehensive, multidisciplinary patient care
- Fabricate, adjust, and remove orthopedic devices (including braces, splints, casts)
- Coordinates completion of patient forms, including disability and other forms
- Other duties as assigned
- Performs phlebotomy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
