Orthopedic Technician - Orthopedic Office Job Akron area,Ohio USA,Healthcare

Orthopedic Technician
- Orthopedic Office (Job )

Orthopedic Technician
- Orthopedic Office

Summa Health Medical Group

1 Park West Blvd

Akron, OH 44320

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including North Coast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

Summary: Assists physicians in all aspects of an Orthopedic/Sports Medicine medical office. Assisting with casting, splinting, DME (durable medical equipment) and general patient and surgical care. Assists in procedure and general maintenance of equipment, supplies and exam rooms.

Minimum Qualifications:

Formal

Education Required:

High school diploma or equivalent
Orthopedic Technologist Certification preferred

Experience and Training

Required:

One year PTA, OTA, Exercise Physiology, Medical Assistant (with Orthopedic/Sports Medicine experience) in lieu of Ortho Tech Certification.

Other Skills, Competencies and

Qualifications:

Knowledge of anatomy and physiology
Knowledge of medical terminology
Basic computer skill
Population Specific

Competency:

Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self-respect and dignity.

Level of Physical Demands:

Light:
Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to ten pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force continuously.
Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time
Must be able to bend, stoop and lift
Must have the dexterity to use clinical instruments and equipment
Must have dexterity to operate basic office equipment

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$21.54/hr - $25.86/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range.

Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.

Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
Supplemental Life and AD&D
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Identity Theft Protection
Pet Insurance
Education Assistance
Daily Pay

Orthopedic Technician - Orthopedic Office