Orthopedic Casting Technician/Medical Assistant

Job Description

Benefits:

$20.00-23.00/HR

Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits

Monthly $43 stipend to use toward ancillary benefits

HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match

401k plan after 6 months of service with company match (Part-time employees included)

Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support

Employee Appreciation Days

Employee Wellness Events

Minimum Qualifications:

Skill in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with physicians, clinic staff, and patients.

Experience working in an EMR system. Experience with operating a fax/copy machine necessary.

Experience in DME and Casting

Preferred: Medical Assitant with Ortho and casting experience

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 the 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.

Available to provide coverage at any 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 an 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 daily to ensure adequate inventory is in stock for upcoming clinics.

Assists in the clinic with non-clinical tasks during downtime, as assigned by DME Leadership.

Completes tasks in CPS, Spotfire, or other systems promptly.

The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for this position.

Other duties as assigned.

About us:

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