Orthopedic Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Center for Bone & Joint Surgery is a multi-location medical practice devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of injuries and diseases of the body's musculoskeletal system. Our locations feature a staff of highly trained orthopedic surgeons, each with a specific area of expertise. We offer a team approach to your care and provides a variety of services right on campus designed for your convenience and ensuring an outstanding continuum of care. These include on-site X-ray, on-site MRI, on-site physical therapy, and aquatic therapy.

As Center for Bone & Joint Surgery continues to grow, we are looking for an Orthopedic Technician.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• DME application and removal.
• Educates the patient on the proper care of casts/splints and proper usage of the DME items.
• Responsible for ordering and restocking DME items as well as clinical supplies. Orders and fits custom orthotics, per provider’s orders.
• Fit and apply splints and braces (DME) as requested by provider.
• Measure, order and fit custom osteoarthritis braces.
• Assists in the clinic with non-clinical tasks during downtime, as assigned by management.
• Clean and stock the cast room and cast cart ordering supplies as needed.
• Clean and stock the DME room keeping an accurate inventory of all products and appliances – ordering when necessary to keep inventory at constant levels in both offices.
• Document all activity in patient’s chart and bill accordingly.
• Order and maintain all over-the-counter supplies.
• Meet with clinical supply representatives periodically to ensure best vendor pricing.
• Answer patient calls, emails or messages left by patients regarding care or appliances.
• DME authorizations.
• Responsible for scanning and attaching any documents or forms related to DME order.
• Performs related work as required and other projects and duties as assigned by management
• Dispensing work comp medications.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA compliance

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: College or comparable work experience, Completion of Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Technician training program or Medical Assistant program, or at least six months of previous job-related experience with a medical facility preferred.

SKILLS:

• Medical Terminology.
• Basic typing and keyboarding skills.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with customer service.
• Familiarity with computers and other office equipment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities.
• Must be able to act calmly and effectively in busy or stressful situations.
• Knowledge of insurance plans and procedures.
• Requires adherence to all policies and procedures, including standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers and peers.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires occasional lifting up to 25 pounds unassisted. Requires frequent bending, reaching and repetitive hand movements, standing, walking, squatting and sitting.

At Center for Bone & Joint Surgery, we are dedicated to taking care of you so you can take care of business! Our robust benefits package includes the following:

• Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits
• Monthly $43 stipend to use toward ancillary benefits
• HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
• 401k plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Mileage reimbursement
• and more...