Orthopedic Technician

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Orthopedic Technician to join our team at Highmark Health. As an Orthopedic Technician, you will play a vital role in providing medical and clerical support to our physicians and extenders in various orthopedic practice locations.

• Assist physicians and extenders in providing medical and clerical support, including wound care, dressings, EKGs, removal of sutures/staples, application/removal of orthopedic casts/splints, and drawing up injections, vaccines, and phlebotomy for PRP.
• Coordinate patient care under the supervision of assigned healthcare providers, preparing and rooming patients, and accurately documenting patient health information, history, and medications.
• Function as a scribe to the provider when needed to maintain clinic workflow, accurately documenting all pertinent details in the electronic health record.
• Perform pre-visit chart management tasks, obtaining diagnostic reports, and reviewing charts for completion, scanning pertinent findings from outside information to physicians and staff as necessary.
• Educate patients on proper wound and pin care, cast care, and postoperative care, according to provider instruction and standards.
• Requires travel to various satellite locations to support assigned physicians.

• High School Diploma/GED
• Proof of graduation from an AHN-approved Medical Assistant School within five years of application or proof of one year of work experience as a clinical MA in the last three years.
• CPR - American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

• 3-5 years' experience as an Ortho Technician, Medical Assistant, or Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC)

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