Orthopedic Technologist MA
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Orthopedic Technologist MA
+ Full Time
+ Exeter, NH 03833 (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Exeter%2C%20NH%20%2003833&zoom=14&size=512x512&maptype=roadmap&sensor=false)
+ Posted 3 days ago
**Core Physicians LLC**
Req#14726
**Req#:** 14726
**Full Time,Day Shift** Monday-Friday 8am-5pm w Saturday rotation every 8th 8a-12p
Assists Orthopedic Physician/Provider in office procedures and in surgical cases by performing the following duties.
**Requirements:**
+ Post-secondary Education
+ BLS within 6 months of hire
+ Orthopedic Technician Certification through a nationally recognized program (NBCOT) within 9 months of hire OR Registered/Certified Medical Assistant with 2 years of Orthopedic experience and completion of a registered Orthopedic Technologist program (ASOP) within 9 months of hire.
**Major Responsibilities:**
1. Assists/Performs cast removal and application.
2. Applies braces, CAM walkers and other DME as directed by physician/provider.
3. Provides patient education on proper care and maintenance of cast or splint. Educates patient on extremity signs and symptoms of ill-fitting cast/splint.
4. Assists Physician/Provider with examinations and procedures and consults with the physician and other specialists as required to ensure optimal patient care.
5. Assists the front office staff with patient scheduling; patient call backs; coordinating patient referral; and securing appropriate insurance approvals.
6. Performs accurate and timely documentation of patient care information on appropriate patient medical record forms.
7. Performing clinical duties such as: obtaining vitals; cleaning instruments; preparing exam rooms; ordering of casting supplies; and arranging for any necessary special equipment.
8. Administration duties such as scheduling; organizing patient charts; filing; pulling and copying of patient records.
9. Ordering/Preparation of medication under the direction of the physician.
10. Applies waterproof casts; fiberglass splints along with pre-op and post-op bulky splints. Removes sutures and staples and applies special wound care dressings under the direction of the attending physician.
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