Orthopedic Patient Care Navigator

Socket.dev; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health plan options

Health Savings Account

Dental & Vision Insurance

Life insurance

401k with match

Pet discounts

ID Theft protection

Job summary

OrthoArizona is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator to support exam preparation, vitals collection, EMR data entry, and room readiness. You will assist providers with minor procedures, patient flow, and scheduling while ensuring proper sterilization and inventory management.

The role requires familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy, and universal precautions. It offers full-time employment with comprehensive benefits across multiple locations within the practice.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
• Working knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy.
• Familiarity with equipment and instruments necessary to deliver patient care.
• Knowledge of handling blood products and disposing of contaminated items.
• Knowledge of universal precautions.
• Ability to take vital signs and record results.
• Understand/Perform training on electronic medical record software.
• Continue to expand knowledge of electronic medical record software as updates occur.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination and treatment, including taking vitals and recording patient history.
• Input and maintain appropriate EMR documentation.
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary equipment.
• Prepare injections, remove, and apply splints and casts, and apply dressings.
• Prepare and maintain supplies and equipment for treatment including sterilization techniques.
• Assist providers in preparing for minor office procedures.
• Assist with scheduling of tests and treatment.
• Obtain prior authorization as needed for referral orders and document the authorization status in medical record.
• Closely monitor voicemail and phone calls, screening for providers.
• Maintain inventory and stocks exam room.
• Assist in the care and maintenance of equipment and examination room.
• All other duties assigned.

Skills

examination procedures

medical terminology

anatomy knowledge

medical equipment handling

blood products handling

universal precautions

vital signs collection

EMR software training

Job description

OrthoArizona is seeking a Patient Care Coordinator to support exam preparation, vitals collection, EMR data entry, and room readiness. You will assist providers with minor procedures, patient flow, and scheduling while ensuring proper sterilization and inventory management.

The role requires familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy, and universal precautions. It offers full-time employment with comprehensive benefits across multiple locations within the practice.