Ortho Technician: Casts, Wound Care & Clinic Scribe

Allegheny Health Network; Monroeville (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking an Orthopedic support professional to assist physicians and extenders with wound care, injections, radiographs, and chart management across multiple locations.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, relevant MA or ATC certification, CPR, and state clearances. Travel to satellite locations is expected, with a strong emphasis on HIPAA compliance and patient care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical Assistant Certification or Athletic Trainer Licensure within 120 days of hire.
• CPR certification (American Heart Association) required.
• Act 34, Act 33 and Act 73 FBI fingerprinting background clearances required.
• 3–5 years’ experience as an Ortho Technician, Medical Assistant, or ATC preferred.

Responsibilities

• After training and competency, performs procedures such as wound care, dressings, EKGs, removal of sutures/staples, casts/splints, injections, vaccines, botox, phlebotomy for PRP, and ultrasound assistance.
• Coordinates patient care under supervision of the provider.
• Prepares and rooms patients, documents health info, takes history and medications; orders radiographs per protocols.
• Documents in EHR, reviews allergies/medications/history, and pain screening.
• Functions as a scribe to maintain clinic workflow.
• Performs pre-visit chart management and reviews charts for completion.
• Educates patients on wound, pin, cast, and postoperative care.
• Prepares exam rooms and inventories supplies.
• Requires travel to satellite locations to support physicians.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Skills

Ortho/MA experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification

Athletic Trainer Licensure

CPR Certification (AHA)

Background Clearances (Act 34/33/73 FBI)

Job description

Allegheny Health Network is seeking an Orthopedic support professional to assist physicians and extenders with wound care, injections, radiographs, and chart management across multiple locations.

The role requires a High School diploma or GED, relevant MA or ATC certification, CPR, and state clearances. Travel to satellite locations is expected, with a strong emphasis on HIPAA compliance and patient care.