What are the responsibilities and job description for the Orthopaedic Clinical Tech position at Wabash General Hospital?
The Orthopaedic Clinical Tech plays a vital role in the Orthopaedic office, allowing physicians and mid-level providers to care for more patients, more efficiently and effectively. Successful candidates for this position should possess a working knowledge of computer systems and medical terminology. They must enjoy in a fast-paced environment that relies heavily on teamwork between all staff members. The Orthopaedic Clinical Tech will work with providers during patient care encounters to ensure all clinical and financial aspects of that encounter are documented timely and accurately into the Electronic Medical Record.
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Education, License, or any special requirements:
- High school graduate preferred.
- Medical Terminology training preferred.
- Strong teamwork, adaptability, and work ethic
- Comfort in a fast-moving orthopaedic clinic
Responsibilities
- Rooming patients and preparing them for the visit
- Assisting the physician with in-office procedures and documentation of encounters before and after
- Setting up rooms, including sterile field preparation and appropriate biohazard disposal
- Assisting with tasks such as cast removal, referral management, and prepping the provider to ensure efficient patient flow
- Collecting subjective patient history (within a non‑nursing scope)
- Flexibility to support various clinical tasks in a fast-paced environment
Benefits Summary
We are proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Health Insurance
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
- Free internal prescription program
- Employer contributions to premiums.
- Retirement Plans
- 457(b) plan with employer matching.
- 401(a) plan for employer contributions.
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Vacation days: 12 to 27 days per year based on years of service
- Sick days: 12 days per year accruing to a maximum of 65 days.
- Holidays: 6 observed paid holidays
- Work-Life Balance
- Flexible work schedules
- Other Benefits
- Employer-provided life insurance with optional additional coverage available at the employee's expense.
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Health Savings Accounts
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Professional development opportunities
- Scholarship and Tuition reimbursement
- Additional Perks
- Wellness programs
- Volunteer opportunities
- Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses
About Us
At Wabash General Hospital, we are dedicated to putting patients at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our motto, “people you know, helping people you love,” we are committed to serving our community with care and compassion.
We offer services for all generations, striving to be the trusted healthcare destination throughout every stage of life. While we are honored to have received numerous awards recognizing our efforts to be the best, what truly sets us apart is the personalized experience we provide to our patients and their families.
Our compassionate and dedicated team is focused on delivering exceptional, individualized care to support patients and their loved ones every step of the way. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve.