Ortho Clinic Technician — Casts, Wound Care & Scribe

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh seeks an Orthopedics Technician to support physicians and extenders across orthopedic practice locations. After training, you perform wound care, dressings, EKGs, casting/removal, injections, phlebotomy, and assist ultrasound.

You will prepare exam rooms, document in the electronic health record, review allergies and history, and may serve as a clinical scribe to maintain workflow.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate from AHN-approved Medical Assistant program or athletic training program, or equivalent experience.
• Preferred 3–5 years as Orthopedic Technician, Medical Assistant, or ATC.

Responsibilities

• Assist physicians with wound care, dressings, EKGs, casts/removals, injections, vaccines, phlebotomy, and ultrasound assistance.
• Prepare and room patients, document health information, and update allergies/medication history.
• Interview patients and order radiographs per physician protocols; document in EHR.
• May function as a scribe to support clinic workflow and maintain patient flow.
• Travel to satellite locations to support assigned physicians.

Skills

Ortho Technician

Medical Assistant

ATC Certification

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant Certification

Athletic Trainer Licensure

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh seeks an Orthopedics Technician to support physicians and extenders across orthopedic practice locations. After training, you perform wound care, dressings, EKGs, casting/removal, injections, phlebotomy, and assist ultrasound.

You will prepare exam rooms, document in the electronic health record, review allergies and history, and may serve as a clinical scribe to maintain workflow.