DME/Clinical Orthopedic Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Clinical Orthopedic Technician / Medical Assistant

Reports To : Clinical Operations Manager

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES :

Responsible for assisting physicians and physician assistants as a Clinical Ortho Tech / Certified Medical Assistant with patient care, clerical, environmental and organizational tasks. This is a Full-Time position, working Monday-Friday under general supervision, that also assists physicians with care and treatment of orthopedic patients, including, but not limited to, casting, splinting, DME bracing, and application of traction.

Essential Job Functions :

• Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and / or accompanying them to the examining room; providing examination gowns and drapes; helping them to position themselves for the examination and / or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and / or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing laboratory specimens; performing basic laboratory tests on the premises; disposing of contaminated supplies; administering medications on the premises; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies; preparing patients for x-rays; taking electrocardiograms; removing sutures; changing dressings.
• Educates patients and family by providing medication and diet information and instructions, answering questions.
• Monitors patient’s environmental safety (e.g., fall precautions faulty equipment, transmission precautions).
• Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
• Identifies abnormal patient values for triages purposes.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
• Documents medical information using approved medical terminology in the EHR system.
• Maintains exam rooms for necessary supplies and materials. Ensures cleanliness. Prepares list of medical supplies needed.
• Assists physicians with patient care and flow during office hours; properly fits and applies pre-operative braces, crutches, and other soft goods; prepares and applies casts and orthopedic durable medical equipment; changes dressings; removes sutures, casts and splints.
• Assists physicians as needed with orthopedic procedures, including wound care, aspirations, fracture reductions, etc; instructs patients in casts / splints on proper care, and the use or instructions of their orthopedic durable medical equipment.
• Maintains clean and well-stocked cast and exam rooms; orders supplies and equipment as needed for these rooms.
• Collaborates with manager for DME inventory and follows all packing slip protocols for alignment with par levels and accounts payable
• Remains current with orthopedic trends, care, and supplies; performs other duties as assigned.
• Hours subject to patient volume and physician / provider schedule needs.
• Additional duties as assigned by the Manager to meet department needs

Requirements :

Degree in Exercise Science or Kinesiology