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.

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

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 :