Orthopedic Technician

Southeast Orthopedic Specialists; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Southeast Orthopedic Specialists is seeking an Orthopedic Technician for their Southside Clinic in Jacksonville, FL. The role includes responsibilities like applying casts, educating patients, and maintaining inventory, ideally suited for candidates with a high school diploma and some experience in medical settings.

Benefits

Competitive Health & Supplemental Benefits

Monthly stipend for ancillary benefits

HSA with company match

401k plan with company match

Employee Assistance Program available 24/7

Employee Appreciation Days

Employee Wellness Events

Qualifications

• Completion of Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Technician, or Medical Assistant program preferred.
• Minimum one year job-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Applies and adjusts fiberglass casts and assembles orthopedic traction equipment.
• Educates patients on proper care of casts/splints and DME items.
• Maintains logs and communicates with patients about financial responsibilities.

Skills

Patient Education

Inventory Management

Administrative Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Completion of Sports Medicine or Orthopedic Technician program

Job description

Established in 2001, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists is a regional leader in musculoskeletal medicine. We are dedicated to growing with our patients. Our reach will continue to expand to meet the needs of all patients, present and future. It is our mission to make industry-leading five-star orthopedic care accessible to as many people as possible.

AtSoutheast Orthopedic Specialists, we are dedicated to taking care of you so you can take care of business! Our robust benefits package includes the following:

• Competitive Health & Supplemental Benefits
• Monthly stipend to use toward ancillary benefits
• HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
• 401k plan with company match
• Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support
• Employee Appreciation Days
• Employee Wellness Events

As Southeast Orthopedic Specialists continues to grow, we are looking for an OrthopedicTechnician for our SouthsideClinic in Jacksonville, FL . Our Orthopedic Technicians are responsible for casting, applying splints, dispensing, and applying DME items per the physicians’ orders, along with performing and maintaining administrative work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Applies and adjusts fiberglass casts and assembles and attaches orthopedic traction equipment and devices as directed by the physician.
• Educate the patient on the proper care of casts/splints and proper usage of the DME items.
• Knowledge of DME carried out in the clinic and the indications for each product.
• Maintains log sheets and spreadsheets as required by the Department.
• Places orders using calculated par level with the ability to adjust based on other clinic factors.
• Works with Auth Team to determine patient financial responsibility and communicates this to patient.
• Puts received stock away in an orderly and timely fashion. Ensures work areas are kept organized and tidy.
• Reports new usage trends to the Practice Manager.
• Performs a visual review of inventory daily to ensure adequate inventory is in stock for upcoming clinics.
• Assists in the clinic where necessary.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Sports Medicine, Orthopedic Technician, or Medical Assistant program is preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum one-year job-related experience with a medical facility preferred.

Qualifications Education

Required

High School

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