Ortho Tech​/CMA - Ortho​/Sports Med

Overview

Responsible for providing care for patients including assessment, treatment, care planning and medical care evaluation by following standards and practices. Assists physicians, mid-levels and other staff in coordinating patient care.

Qualifications

Certifications:

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) - National Health career Association (NHA);
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (AAH) - American Allied Health (AAH);
Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA);
Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT) - National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT);
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) - American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA);
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (AMT) - American Medical Technologists (AMT);
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant (NRCMA) - National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP);
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) (ARMA) - American Registry of Medical Assistants (ARMA),

Education:

H.S. Diploma/GED (Required),

Work Experience:

Medical Terminology

Responsibilities

Cares for and assists patients as appropriate, brings patient care issues to the providers attention. Cleans and stocks exam rooms. Obtains and documents a proper intake including but no limited to patient's history of present illness, health history, vital signs, and health risk factors, assesses condition via MORSE fall scale or Oswestry pain scale as appropriate. Provides patient education materials, communicates physician advice/instructions to the patient the patient.

Obtains patient consent for care/in office procedures. Sets up and assists with office surgeries and procedures including but not limited to: injections, US injections, C-arm injections and fracture closed reductions, podiatric office procedures. Works closely with provider, nurse and other staff to ensure quality patient care. Fits patients with boots, braces and other DME items as ordered by the provider.

Cast and splint application and removal. Dressing changes and applications, suture and staple removal. Provides patient education specific for the item. Prepares injections. Obtains all lab, imaging, op note and office visits from outside facilities. Places orders for physical therapy, imaging, lab work, etc. as ordered by the provider. Works closely with the provider, nursing and other staff to ensure quality patient care.

Ensure patient confidentiality Other duties as assigned. Train other ortho tech staff to ensure competency with rooming process, fitting and dispensement of DME, applying and removing casts. Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and Red Flag rules. Adheres to infection control/safety guideline and confidentiality policies Improves processes/addressing issues with anything related to clinic process' and procedures Prepares instruments for sterilization. Ensure autoclave is in proper working order.

Checks AED's weekly to ensure they are in good working order. Ordering/maintaining/stocking of supplies for clinic use. Checking clean/dirty laundry status and ensuring we ahve appropriate stock on hand. Coordinates packaging and pick up of Biohazard waste for disposal. Collects all used instruments and prepares for courier to transport to sterilization at CBMC/Disperses returned and sterilized items to clinic for use.

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