What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedic Technician position at The Center for Orthopedic and Research E?
Job Description
Job Description
Northern Arizona Orthopedics is an independent, physician-owned practice with multiple locations throughout Northern Arizona. Our hallmark is our people and their unified efforts to deliver exceptional orthopedic care to our customers -the residents and visitors of northern Arizona.
HOPCo (Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company) is the corporate parent of Northern Arizona Orthopedics. HOPCo is a vertically integrated musculoskeletal outcomes management company that manages physician practices, hospital service lines, population health and value-based care programs, and musculoskeletal delivery networks.
Please see below for the functions and requirements to be an Orthopedic Technician with Northern Arizona Orthopedics.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Applies and adjusts fiberglass casts and assembles and attaches orthopedic traction equipment and devices as directed by the physician.
- Educates the patient on the proper care of casts / splints and proper usage of the DME items.
- Knowledge of DME carried in clinic and the indications for each product.
- Maintains log sheets and spreadsheets as required by the Department.
- Places orders using calculated par level with the ability to adjust based on other clinic factors.
- Works with Rapid Auth Team to determine patient financial responsibility for and communicates this to patient. Directs patient how to pay.
- Attends department staff meetings as needed with occasional travel required.
- Available to provide coverage at any CORE clinic location.
- Participates in training new staff.
- Resource for staff and providers regarding department specific questions.
- Occasional suture / staple removal when needed and wound care dressings with explanation to patients on proper care for wounds.
- Puts received stock away in orderly and timely fashion. Ensures work areas are kept organized and tidy.
- Reports new usage trends to DME Manager.
- Performs a visual review of inventory on a daily basis to ensure adequate inventory is in stock for upcoming clinics.
- Assists in clinic with non-clinical tasks during downtime, as assigned by the clinic supervisor / lead.
- Completes tasks in CPS, Spotfire or other systems in a timely manner.
- The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for job position.
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