Orthopedic Clinic Back Office Technician
About The Position
The Orthopedic Technician assists the care team in the clinic setting under the supervision of orthopedic providers, helping treat and care for patients with musculoskeletal injuries and conditions. The role includes applying and removing casts, splints, and braces; assisting with procedures; and educating patients. The technician works closely with orthopedic providers and other hospital departments and is directly responsible to the Specialty Care Practice Manager or designee. The position operates in a general clinic setting, where exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and patients with varying infectious conditions may occur.
Requirements
- Orthopedic Technician certification.
- Phlebotomy certification.
- Knowledge of general orthopedic care.
- Ability to provide direct patient care in accordance with the Orthopedic Technician scope of practice.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with staff and patients.
- Ability to demonstrate maturity, integrity, and good judgment.
- Ability to tape and fit durable medical equipment, apply wound dressings, remove sutures, and perform casting and splinting.
- Knowledge of the organization's mission, vision, and values; policies and procedures, including its Compliance Program, Code of Conduct, and confidentiality standards; and safety policies and procedures, including the Rainbow Chart, Employee Health, and Infection Prevention standards.
Responsibilities
- Assist providers with documentation in patient medical records, including obtaining past medical history and other pertinent histories.
- Coordinate between orthopedic providers, patients, and ancillary service providers to support timely access to care.
- Order orthopedic clinic supplies and maintain durable medical equipment inventory as needed.
- Maintain clinic flow with providers and clinic staff, including obtaining patient vital signs, queueing orders for providers, and documenting in the medical record.
- Carry out treatment plans as ordered by providers.
- Set up for and assist with clinic procedures and provide patient education as appropriate.
- Coordinate with surgery, authorization, and rehabilitation teams to support comprehensive, multidisciplinary patient care.
- Fabricate, adjust, and remove orthopedic devices, including braces, splints, and casts.
- Coordinate completion of patient forms, including disability forms and other forms.
- Perform phlebotomy.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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