Washington University in St. Louis
Location (2)
Chesterfield, Missouri
Salary
$17 - $25 / HOUR
Locations
This role involves assisting physicians with the application, maintenance, and removal of orthopedic devices like splints and casts, while also managing and ordering necessary medical supplies and equipment. The technician will perform direct patient care activities, document care in electronic records, and is responsible for training other technicians and residents.
A high school diploma or equivalent is required, along with Basic Life Support certification to be obtained within one month of hire. Preferred qualifications include related work experience as an Orthopedic Technologist or Medical Assistant, with preferred experience in Orthopedics (2 Years) and Casting (1 Year).
Scheduled Hours 40
Job Description: Primary
Responsible for entering medical equipment appointments. Performs splinting and casting under the direction of an orthopedic physician or resident. Applies, adjusts, measures and educates patients on medical appliances and equipment. Removes casts with care. Performs direct and indirect patient care activities within the scope of practice of an orthopedic technologist, i.e., assisting with dressing changes, suture and staple removal, etc. Documents the care administered into electronic medical records. Orders and maintains all clinical supplies including Durable Medical Equipment (DME), casting and clinical supplies. Prepares exam rooms and monitors physician schedules as necessary. Serves as responsible for training and evaluating orthopedic technicians while maximizing staff productivity and training staff residents. Implements policies and procedures in the clinical offices. Adjusts canes, walkers, crutches and provides ambulation instructions. Performs follow-up patient calls when-needed. Performs pre-surgical education on some medical appliances and equipment. Understands payor guidelines and implements training of payor guidelines with staff. Reviews clinic paperwork for accuracy. Properly requests prior authorizations, communicates with patients regarding price to see if they want us to order the product and the status of their orders. Enters fee tickets daily. Cleans and organizes the cast room so that supplies are stocked and ready for use. Ensures that the end of day checklist is reviewed, and all tasks are completed before leaving for the day. Schedules durable medical equipment appointments when necessary. Applies, adjusts, measures and educates patients on medical appliances and equipment. Educates patients on proper cast care. Performs other tasks as assigned. Working Conditions: Job Location/Working Conditions Clinical office setting with some pressure caused by adherence to patient/physician schedule. May have to travel between offices. Lifting patients and equipment is a regular part of the job. At times, this position will assist with supervision when team leader or supervisor is absent. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time. Required Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience. Certifications/Professional Licenses: The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role. Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.
Related work experience or training as an Orthopedic Technologist, Medical Assistant, Cast Technician or Certified Athletic Trainer.
Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting. Certifications/Professional Licenses: Certified Athletic Trainer - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Medical Assistant - American Medical Technologists (AMT), Certified Medical Assistant - National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Orthopaedic Technologist Certified (OTC) - National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologist (NBCOT), Orthopaedic Technologist-Surgery Certified (OT-SC) - National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologist (NBCOT), Registered Orthopedic Technologist (ROT) - American Society of Orthopedic Professionals (ASOP) Work Experience: Orthopedic (2 Years), Casting (1 Year) Skills: Ambulatory Care Management, Anatomy, Assist with Procedures, Continued Learning, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), Interpersonal Interactions, Leadership, Orthopedic Splints, Patient Care Documentation, Physiology, Policy Communications, Professional Etiquette, Schedule Management, Staple Removal, Suture Removal, Telephone Communications, X-Rays Grade C06-H Salary Range $17.34 - $25.40 / Hourly The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. 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