Orthopedic Tech-Medical Assistant or Licensed Practical Nurse
Position Title: Orthopedic Technician
Department: Orthopedic Safety Sensitive: ☒ Yes ☐ No
Reports to: Clinic Manager Exempt Status: ☐ Yes ☒ No
Position Purpose:
All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.
The Orthopedic Technician (MA or LPN) will provide support through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication.
Maintains all applicable KHI Policies and Procedures.
Key Responsibilities
* Escorts patient to exam room and prepares patient for exam including vital signs, history, and reason for seeking care
* Cross trains in data entry, balancing of accounts, charges fees and collect payments due.
* Schedules/confirms appointments
* Maintains and facilitates communication between patients, family and clinical staff.
* Reports as necessary to Public Health at direction of provider
* Maintains work area including exam rooms, supplies, medication and immunizations
* Performs CLIA waived lab tests and obtains specimens
* Performs proficiency testing and runs controls for waived tests
* May perform venipuncture
* Participates in division meetings
* Responsible for patient care under the direct supervision (in the office suite or exam room) of a Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner.
* Reports as necessary to Public Health at direction of provider. Maintain work area including exam rooms, supplies, medication and immunizations. Participate in clinical division meetings.
* Applies, adjusts and removes casts, splints, immobilization devices and traction
* Measures and fits patients for braces and other orthopedic devices
Required Qualifications
Education:
* High School Diploma or Equivalent
* If LPN: Graduate of a practical or vocational nursing program
Certification:
* BLS through the American Heart Association
* Current and Valid Registered Orthopedic Technologist Certification (due within 6 months of hire)
Medical Assistants
Has a Medical Assistant Certification from either the American Association of Medical Assistants or the American Medical Technologists and a copy of that certification is on file.
☐ Has attended an approved medical assistant training program, a copy of the diploma or transcripts are on file, by one of the following:
a.
The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; or
b....
- Rate: Not Specified
- Location: Kingman, US-AZ
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Medical
- Recruiter: Kingman Regional Medical Center
- Contact: Not Specified
- Email: to view click here
- Reference: 930
- Posted: 2024-08-23 09:22:10 -
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