Orthopedic Technologist

Spire Orthopedic Partners; Peabody (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Dynamic environment

Diverse network of practitioners

Tools and programs to enhance employee

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

Health, dental, vision, 401(k)

Job summary

Spire Orthopedic Partners in Peabody, MA is seeking an Orthopedic Casting Technician to support outpatient patient care under the order of referring clinician. You will apply and adjust casts or splints and assist with procedures.

You will educate patients and maintain cast room supplies in a collaborative setting. Required is a High School diploma; Orthopedic Technician certification is a plus, with familiarity of HIPAA, medical terminology, and EMR systems.

Qualifications

• High School diploma; experience in a cast room or medical office is a plus
• Familiarity with HIPAA, insurance regulations, policies, procedures and other regulatory policies
• Knowledge of medical terminology, office procedures and etiquette
• Experience with electronic medical systems including Athena/Centricity and Medi-Tech
• Orthopedic Technician certification preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Applies, removes, and adjusts casts and splints per physician orders
• Applies and adjusts prefabricated splints and braces
• Assesses patient comfort and notifies clinical staff as needed
• Removes sutures and staples
• Provides wound care and incisional dressings
• Assists with closed reduction procedures
• Trains patients to use crutches and canes
• Educates patients on care of casts and mobility aids
• Maintains cast room inventory and orders supplies
• Helps train new staff in cast room procedures

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Orthopedic Technician Certification (preferred)

Tools

Athena/Centricity

Medi-Tech PM

Office management systems

MS Office

Job description

Who We Are

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Location: Peabody, MA

Who We Are

Spire Orthopedic Partners is a growing national partnership of orthopedic practices that provides the support, capital and operational resources physicians need to grow thriving practices for the future. As a Management Services Organization (MSO), Spire provides the infrastructure for administrative operations that allows practices to operate at their highest level, so doctors can focus their efforts on what matters most – patient care. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the Spire network spans the Northeast with more than 165 physicians, 1,800 employees, 285 other clinical providers and 40 locations in New York, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

What You’ll Do

Responsible for the orthopedic casting, bracing, and splinting of patients in an outpatient setting on the order of referring clinician.

• Applies, removes, and adjusts plaster and fiberglass casts and splints in accordance with physician and/or physician assistant orders.
• Applies and adjusts prefabricated splints and braces.
• Assesses patient comfort as it relates to their casting or splinting. Assists with comfort measures and notification of appropriate clinical staff members.
• Removes sutures and staples.
• Provides wound care and incisional dressings.
• Assists physicians with clinical procedures such as the closed reduction of fractures.
• Fits and trains patients to use axillary crutches and canes.
• Educates patients on the care and use of orthopedic casts, splints, braces, and mobility aids.
• Maintains inventory of cast room materials and places orders for supplies when necessary.
• Helps train new staff members in cast room procedures.

Qualifications

Who you are:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1 year cast room / medical office experience a plus but not required
• Orthopedic Technician and / ATC Certification Preferred a plus but not required
• Familiarity with HIPAA, insurance regulations, policies, procedures and other regulatory policies
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment
• Medical office procedures, policies, practices and medical terminology, telephone protocol and professional etiquette
• Electronic medical systems, including Athena/Centricity, and Medi-Tech, PM and office management systems and procedures
• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office
• Working knowledge of office equipment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Organized with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures
• Develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public by displaying sympathy, tact and understanding
• Promotes teamwork through collaboration
• Represents the clinic in a professional manner
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality on all patient issues

What We Offer

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Dynamic environment
• Access to a diverse network of practitioners
• Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experienceCompetitive Compensation
• Generous PTO
• Benefits package: health, dental, vision, 401(k), etc.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified Applicants are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances (referred to as “protected characteristics”).