Ortho Tech for Orthopedic Medical Group

Synergy Orthopedic Specialists; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 77,366,000 - 94,558,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Orthopedic Specialists is seeking a healthcare professional to support providers during visits and surgical settings. The role includes entering data in EMR/EHR, maintaining a clean clinical area, and managing supplies, while ensuring smooth patient flow.

The position requires an orthopedic tech certification, an associate degree in healthcare, and 2+ years of office experience in a medical environment. Strong communication and patient-service skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in healthcare (or higher).
• Orthopedic Tech Certification required.
• 2+ years of office experience in a medical setting.
• Medical office experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers during office visits or surgery.
• Enter medical data in EMR/EHR.
• Maintain clinical areas clean and organized.
• Manage medical supplies.
• Greet patients and assist in exam rooms.
• Enter vitals, history and other information in EMR/EMR.
• Perform data entry and complete orders and forms.
• Schedule appointments and coordinate patient flow.

Skills

Outgoing personality

Compassionate nature

Strong communication

Critical thinking

Customer service

EMR familiarity

Insurance knowledge

Outpatient knowledge

CPR/BLS

Education

Associate's Degree in healthcare

Bachelor's degree preferred

Orthopedic Tech Certification Required

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Job Details:

Job Location: CC 04 - Sorrento - San Diego, CA 92121, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $27.00 - $33.00 Hourly, Job Category: Health Care.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist provider during office visit or surgery
• Entering medical data in EHR
• Maintain clinical area clean and organized
• Manage medical supplies

DUTIES:

• Greet patients with a smile
• Assist the providers with patients in exam rooms
• Enter vitals, history, and other medical information in EMR
• Perform data entry
• Provide patient care as instructed by the provider
• Assist the providers with procedures
• Removal of sutures and/or stitches
• Apply/remove casts, braces and splints
• Stocking and cleaning the exam rooms
• Attend all meetings and trainings as required
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Office Manager
• Assist the providers with patients in exam rooms
• Enter vitals, history, and other medical information in EMR
• Complete orders and forms
• Perform data entry
• Scheduling appointments

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Associate's Degree in healthcare Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Orthopedic Tech Certification Required
• Experience: 2+ years of office experience
• Medical office experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Outgoing personality
• Compassionate nature
• Strong communication skills
• Above average critical thinking skills
• Customer service experience to exceed expectations
• Experience with basic computer programs including EMR systems
• Basic knowledge and understanding of Insurance
• Knowledge of outpatient services, specialty pharmacies and medical supply companies
• Current CPR/BLS card

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Requires prolonged sitting, frequent mobility, and some bending, stooping, and stretching.
• Requires manual dexterity sufficient for and proficiency in the use of office machines such as telephone, computers, copier/fax machine, and other equipment as necessary.
• Require vision and hearing within a normal range.
• Lifting of up to 30 pounds.