Orthopaedic Clinical Tech

Wabash General Hospital; Mount Carmel (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Flexible work schedules

Wellness programs

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Wabash General Hospital is seeking an Orthopaedic Clinical Tech to enhance the efficiency of patient care in the Orthopaedic office. This role demands a working knowledge of computer systems and medical terminology and is suited for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

The successful candidate will assist providers during patient encounters, ensuring all clinical aspects are documented in the Electronic Medical Record. This position offers comprehensive health insurance, retirement plan options, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• High school graduate preferred.
• Medical Terminology training preferred.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and work ethic.
• Comfort in a fast‑moving orthopaedic clinic.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and preparing them for the visit.
• Assisting the physician with in‑office procedures.
• Setting up rooms, including sterile field preparation.
• Assisting with tasks such as cast removal.
• Collecting subjective patient history.
• Flexibility to support various clinical tasks.

Skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Work ethic

Education

High school diploma

Medical Terminology training

Job description

Description

The Orthopaedic Clinical Tech plays a vital role in the Orthopaedic office, allowing physicians and mid‑level providers to care for more patients, more efficiently and effectively. Successful candidates for this position should possess a working knowledge of computer systems and medical terminology. They must enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment that relies heavily on teamwork between all staff members. The Orthopaedic Clinical Tech will work with providers during patient care encounters to ensure all clinical and financial aspects of that encounter are documented timely and accurately in the Electronic Medical Record.

Schedule

Monday - Friday

Qualifications

• High school graduate preferred.
• Medical Terminology training preferred.
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and work ethic.
• Comfort in a fast‑moving orthopaedic clinic.

Responsibilities

• Rooming patients and preparing them for the visit.
• Assisting the physician with in‑office procedures and documentation of encounters before and after.
• Setting up rooms, including sterile field preparation and appropriate biohazard disposal.
• Assisting with tasks such as cast removal, referral management, and prepping the provider to ensure efficient patient flow.
• Collecting subjective patient history (within a non‑nursing scope).
• Flexibility to support various clinical tasks in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits Summary

• Health Insurance
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
  • Free internal prescription program.
  • Employer contributions to premiums.
• Retirement Plans
  • 457(b) plan with employer matching.
  • 401(a) plan for employer contributions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Vacation days: 12 to 27 days per year based on years of service.
  • Sick days: 12 days per year accruing to a maximum of 65 days.
  • Holidays: 6 observed paid holidays.
• Work‑Life Balance
  • Flexible work schedules.
• Other Benefits
  • Employer‑provided life insurance with optional additional coverage available at the employee's expense.
  • Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
  • Employee assistance programs (EAP).
  • Health Savings Accounts.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Scholarship and tuition reimbursement.
• Additional Perks
  • Wellness programs.
  • Volunteer opportunities.
  • Productivity, retention, and referral bonuses.