Orthopedic Technician - Somerville

Optum; Somerville (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking an orthopedic scheduler/assistant to triage care, organize schedules, and coordinate tests and surgeries across multiple departments. You will support physicians and extend patient education before and after procedures.

The role requires EMR experience, basic computer skills, and a High School diploma or Medical Assistant Certification. Pay ranges from $20 to $36 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent or Medical Assistant Certification.
• EMR experience or aptitude to master the EMR based on other technology experience.
• Computer experience with the ability to use word processing and spreadsheet programs.

Responsibilities

• Triages for priority of care and types of appointments; evaluates urgency of drop-ins.
• Compiles and monitors orthopedic schedules; orders outside films and gathers reports.
• Assists patients in follow-up and specialty appointments; coordinates tests and studies.
• Instructs patients in pre- and post-operative care and paperwork for surgery.
• Assists during minor orthopedic procedures; prepares equipment; takes vitals.
• Assists in reduction of fractures or dislocations; changes dressings and cares for wounds.
• Fits and educates patients in braces and devices; educates on PT exercises.
• Applies casts; prepares and molds casts; instructs on cast care.
• Removes casts and adjusts position; assists in making splints.
• Assembles materials to make orthopedic splints; orders equipment and tracks supplies.
• Cleans and stocks exam/treatment rooms; covers for medical/surgical assistants.

Skills

EMR experience

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant Certification

Job description

Explore opportunities with Atrius Health, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're an innovative health care leader and multi-specialty group practice, delivering an effective, connected system of care for adult and pediatric patients at 28 practice locations in eastern Massachusetts. Our entire team of providers (physicians, PA/NPs and ancillary clinicians) works collaboratively with a value-based philosophy within our group practice as well as with hospitals, rehab and nursing facilities. Be part of our vision to transform care and improve lives by building trust, understanding and shared decision-making with every patient. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Triages for priority of care and types of appointments. Evaluates urgency of drop-ins. Screens phone calls
• Compiles and monitors orthopedic schedules and appointments. Prior to appointments, orders copies of relevant outside films that have been taken such as bone scans, CT scans, and outside x-rays. Pulls films for daily schedules. Obtains operation notes, ER reports, consults, etc.
• Assists patients in making follow-up appointments and consultation appointments with other specialists such as CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds, bone scans, EMGs, physical therapy and other outside orthopedic appointments. Works closely with other departments to arrange tests and studies as needed (e.g., PT and radiology departments)
• Instructs patient in pre and post-operative care and procedures, including the completion of pertinent paperwork for surgery
• Assists during minor orthopedic related surgical procedures, including the assembly and setup of special equipment. Takes vitals for pre-ops (e.g., blood pressure, pulse and weight). May take necessary measurements (i.e. grip strength, leg lengths)
• Assists in orthopedic surgeon in reduction of fractures or dislocations. Changes dressings and cares for wounds. May remove staples and/or sutures from post-op patients
• Fits and educates patients in use of slings, knee braces, canes, and other orthopedic devices. Adjusts equipment as needed. Also educates patients in simple PT exercises
• Applies casts. Covers injured areas with specified protective materials such as stockinette bandages, gauze, or rubber pads, preparatory to cast application. Wets, wraps, and molds plaster bandages around area of fracture. Trims plaster. Instructs patients on how to care for cast
• Removes whole and broken casts and alters position of cast to change setting of patient's limb or body part as directed
• Assembles wooden, metal, plastic, or plaster material to make orthopedic splints
• Orders orthopedic equipment and supplies. Keeps records of supplies given out to patients. Instructs patients as to where to go for orthotics
• Cleans and stocks patient exam and treatment rooms
• Covers for medical assistants and surgical assistants as needed

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalency certificate from an accredited institution or governmental unit or a Medical Assistant Certification
• Electronic medical record (EMR) experience and/or aptitude to master the EMR based on other technology experience
• Computer experience with the ability to use word processing and spreadsheet programs

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20 - $36 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

• a comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.