Orthopedic Technician/Certified Athletic Trainer

Orthopedic Technician/Certified Athletic TrainerPay CompetitiveLocation Newport Beach/CaliforniaEmployment type Full-TimeJob DescriptionReq#: ORTHO001276Motion is Life We bring motion back to the lives of the patients and families we serve. We are Newport Orthopedic Institute (Innovative Health Management Partner), the largest coastal orthopedic specialty group in Orange County. For more than 15 years, NOI has established a remarkable track record of innovation and care that enables our providers to improve the lives of our patients.This position is for a full-time Orthopedic Technician/Certified Athletic Trainer, responsible for all aspects of providing quality orthopedic care relating to casting including, but not limited to: care in the cast room for patients requiring immobilization including: applying, removing and assessing need for change of all types of orthopedic immobilization devices. The Orthopedic Technician/Certified Athletic Trainer also covers the back office and fills in for Medical Assistants, if needed. Individual must possess the ability to work independently, perform multiple tasks, work as a team to accomplish practice goals, and maintain strong organizational skills.RESPONSIBILITIES:Casting:Greets patients and screens for appropriate information.Prepares and positions patient for casting procedure; alerts physician of patient discomfort.Performs routine examination and treatment procedures to include removing casts, cleaning wounds and applying medication and dressings.Removes whole and broken casts and alters position of cast to change setting of patient’s limb or body part as directed.Updates patient records to reflect up-to-date patient progress, care plans and related orthopedic data prescribed by physician.Assembles metal or fiberglass material to make orthopedic splints.Instructs patients in cast wear, wound care, swelling and how to remove and apply splints.Adjusts crutches and canes to fit patient; assists patients in walking with casts, braces and crutches.Dispenses medication samples and prescriptions as directed by physician.Educates patient/family about medications, cast maintenance and application/wearing of orthopedic devices.Serves as resource for patients via telephone. Accesses problems regarding casts.All other duties as assigned.Clinical Support (as needed):Puts charts up for physician when patient is ready in exam room.Prepares and maintains exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments and supplies. Insures cleanliness.Prepares for the day by assuring that all equipment, medical records, test results and films are available for the physician.Assists physicians during examinations and minor procedures as directed by the physician. May perform suture/stitch removal and dressing removal/applications, remove and apply casts and splints, etc.Pre-certifies surgical and other procedures, as necessary.Orders and maintains supplies; stocks exam rooms; maintains equipment for treatments, including sterilizer, cast saw, centrifuge.Works with Appointment Schedulers to answer and address all clinical questions from patients as soon as possible.Obtains and reviews all test results and reports ordered by physician. Presents abnormal results to physician for immediate review, assures all results and reports are in the medical record for physician to review and approve.Obtains internal authorization for workers’ compensation referrals to NOI physicians, services or surgery.Provides internal office staff, workers’ compensation adjusters and/or case managers with work status reports and other clinical information as requested.Completes patient disability forms for physician approval.All other duties as assigned.Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:Certificate from an undergraduate or technical school (Medical Assistant, Certified Athletic Trainer, Orthopedic Technician).Minimum two (2) years’ experience as an Orthopedic Technician preferred.Comfortable using e-mail and interacting with internet applications.Knowledge of practice management and word processing software.Working knowledge of managed care.Familiarity with scheduling and rearranging appointments.Ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive attitude.Typical Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. In assisting patients on and off the exam table, the employee must frequently assist persons of varying weights (sometimes more than 50 pounds); other employees available to assist as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distant vision.Typical Working ConditionsThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock.Equal Opportunity EmployerQualificationsEducationRequiredTechnical/other trainingExperiencePreferredOrthopedic Technician or Certified Athletic Trainer or Medical AssistantBehaviorsPreferredDedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrityFunctional Expert : Considered a thought leader on a subjectDetail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellMotivationsPreferredJob Security : Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safeAbility to Make an Impact : Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationGoal Completion : Inspired to perform well by the completion of tasksLicenses & CertificationsPreferredOrthopedic TechnologistsCertified Med AssistantCert. Athletic TrainerAbout the companyNewport Orthopedic Institute is the largest orthopedic, sports medicine & pain management physicians group in Orange County, CA. Visit our site to learn more. #J-18808-Ljbffr