• Orthopedic Technologist MA

    Beth Israel Lahey Health (Exeter, NH)


    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 months ago

     

    Core Physicians LLC

    Req#14726

    **Req#:** 14726

    **Full Time,Day Shift** Monday-Friday 8am-5pm w Saturday rotation every 8th 8a-12p

     

    Exeter Hospital and Core Physicians, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, proudly serve the beautiful NH seacoast region. Our principal mission is to work together to create healthier communities. What makes us unique is the spirit of our staff who are team-oriented and focused on providing outstanding patient care experience and quality outcomes for those we are privileged to serve. In addition, we want to ensure that our employees feel well cared for by offering a comprehensive benefits package, ongoing training and growth opportunities, wellness resources, special perks, and more.

     

    Core Physicians has been recognized for Patient-Centered Model of Care. We are proud of the strong commitment Core places on delivering high-quality, comprehensive and accessible care to all patients.

     

    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.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled