Orthopaedic Casting & Bracing Specialist

Southflaortho; Florida; Sur place; USD 25 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Paid time off

Weekday schedule

Team culture

Professional growth

Outpatient environment

Résumé du poste

South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Florida seeks an Orthopaedic Technician to join our Ancillary Services team. You will work directly with patients, physicians, and physician assistants, assisting with casts, splints, braces, and DME in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, insurance verifications, inventory management, and collaboration with the clinical staff across Stuart and Port St. Lucie offices.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in a clinical healthcare setting.
• Experience assisting with patient care in outpatient physician practice or orthopedic environments.
• Experience as an Orthopaedic Technician or similar orthopedic support role.

Responsabilités

• Apply, modify, and remove casts, splints, braces, and other orthopedic immobilization devices.
• Fit and dispense Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and educate patients on use.
• Verify insurance benefits, obtain authorizations, and provide cost estimates for prescribed DME.
• Coordinate brace fitting appointments after insurance approval.
• Answer patient questions regarding casts, splints, braces, and post-application care.
• Maintain documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Ensure casting/bracing areas are clean and stocked.
• Monitor inventory and assist with ordering supplies.
• Collaborate with physicians, PAs, MAs, and front office staff for efficient care.
• Travel between Stuart and Port St. Lucie offices as needed.
• Follow policies, HIPAA, and safety standards.

Connaissances

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Organizational skills

EMR (NextGen)

Outils

NextGen EMR

Description du poste

South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine in Florida seeks an Orthopaedic Technician to join our Ancillary Services team. You will work directly with patients, physicians, and physician assistants, assisting with casts, splints, braces, and DME in a fast-paced outpatient setting.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, insurance verifications, inventory management, and collaboration with the clinical staff across Stuart and Port St. Lucie offices.