Orthopedics Technician-Orthopedics-Federal North

Highmark Health•Pittsburgh, PA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Assists physicians and extenders in providing proper medical and clerical support for the various orthopedic practice locations. This role involves performing various related procedures, coordinating patient care, preparing and rooming patients, documenting patient health information, and educating patients on proper care. The technician may also function as a scribe and perform pre-visit chart management tasks. Requires travel to various satellite locations.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Proof of graduation from an AHN approved Medical Assistant School within five years of hire OR graduate from an accredited athletic training education program OR relevant experience as determined by the company in lieu of education.
Medical Assistant Certification or Athletic Trainer Licensure within 120 days of hire.
Newly hired medical assistants must complete certification training and/or attempt testing within 30 days of hire.
CPR – American Heart Association
Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Nice To Haves

3-5 years’ experience as an Ortho Technician, Medical Assistant, or Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC)

Responsibilities

Performs various related procedures including but not limited to wound care, dressings, EKGs, removal of sutures/staples, application/removal of orthopedic casts/splints, and drawing up injections, vaccines, botox, phlebotomy for PRP and assisting with ultrasound procedures.
Assists in the coordination of patient care under the supervision of the assigned health care provider.
Prepares and rooms patients within the clinical practice setting according to documenting patient health information, history and medications.
Accurately interviews patients and orders radiographs according to physician protocols.
Accurately documents all pertinent details in the electronic health record.
Reviews and updates the allergy and medication list, social, medical and surgical history and pain screening.
May function as a scribe to the provider when needed to maintain clinic work flow.
Perform pre-visit chart management tasks by obtaining diagnostic reports and reviewing charts for completion.
Scans pertinent findings from outside information to physicians and staff as necessary.
Educates patients on proper wound and pin care, cast care and postoperative care.
Prepares exam room for patient visit.
Ensures adequate inventory of medical supplies.
Ensures all patient treatment areas are at all times stocked with the appropriate supplies using established inventory standards.
Requires travel to various satellite locations to support assigned physician(s).
Performs other duties as assigned when needed.

Benefits

Compliance Requirement: This job adheres to the ethical and legal standards and behavioral expectations as set forth in the code of business conduct and company policies.
As a component of job responsibilities, employees may have access to covered information, cardholder data, or other confidential customer information that must be protected at all times.
In connection with this, all employees must comply with both the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) as described in the Notice of Privacy Practices and Privacy Policies and Procedures as well as all data security guidelines established within the Company’s Handbook of Privacy Policies and Practices and Information Security Policy.
Furthermore, it is every employee’s responsibility to comply with the company’s Code of Business Conduct.
This includes but is not limited to adherence to applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations as well as company policies and training requirements.
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