What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopedic Technician position at The CORE Institute?
Benefits:
- 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.
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:
The Center for Orthopedic Research and Education, We don't mean to brag but did you know The CORE Institute has been ranked by Ranking Arizona: The Best of Arizona Businesses!?
- #1 for Orthopedic Practices
- #1 for Healthiest Healthcare Employers
- #3 for Best Healthcare Workplace Culture
- Winner in Best Places to Work
Salary : $43