Orthopedics MA: Travel Ready, Certification Included

Highmark Health Company; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh area is seeking an Orthopedic Technician/Medical Assistant to support physicians across orthopedic practice locations. You will perform clinical tasks and assist with procedures, ensuring efficient patient flow.

This role requires completing AHN medical assisting training, CPR, and possibly ATC credentials, with travel to satellite sites as needed. teamwork and accurate documentation in the EHR are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma/GED.
• Graduate from an AHN approved Medical Assistant School within five years of hire OR graduate from an accredited athletic training education program OR relevant experience as determined by the company in lieu of education.
• Preferred 3-5 years’ experience as an Ortho Technician, Medical Assistant, or Athletic Trainer Certified (ATC)
• Medical Assistant Certification or Athletic Trainer Licensure within 120 days of hire.
• Newly hired medical assistants must complete certification training and/or attempt testing within 30 days of hire.
• CPR – American Heart Association Act 34

Responsibilities

• After appropriate training and documented competency, performs various related procedures including but not limited to wound care, dressings, EKGs, removal of sutures/staples, application/removal of orthopedic casts/splints, and drawing up injections, vaccines, botox, phlebotomy for PRP and assisting with ultrasound procedures.
• Assists in the coordination of patient care under the supervision of the assigned health care provider.
• Prepares and rooms patients within the clinical practice setting according to documenting patient health information, history and medications.
• Accurately interviews patients and orders radiographs according to physician protocols.
• Following standard work flows, accurately documents all pertinent details in the electronic health record.
• Reviews and updates the allergy and medication list, social, medical and surgical history and pain screening.
• With appropriate training and documented competency, may function as a scribe to the provider when needed to maintain clinic work flow.
• Perform pre-visit chart management tasks by obtaining diagnostic reports and reviewing charts for completion.
• Scans pertinent findings from outside information to physicians and staff as necessary.
• According to provider instruction and standards, educates patients on proper wound and pin care, cast care and postoperative care.
• According to provider instruction and standards, educates patients on proper wound, pin care, cast care, and postoperative care.
• Prepares exam room for patient visit.
• Ensures adequate inventory of medical supplies.
• Ensures all patient treatment areas are at all times stocked with the appropriate supplies using established inventory standards.
• Ortho techs who are Medical Assistants with current Medical Assistant Certification may administer medication with documented training and competency in accordance with policy and scope of practice.
• Ortho Techs who are Certified Athletic Trainers (ATC) cannot administer medications in the clinical setting.
• Requires travel to various satellite locations to support assigned physician(s).
• Performs other duties as assigned when needed.

Skills

Ortho Technician

Medical Assistant

ATC Certification

Education

High School Diploma

AHN Medical Assistant School

Athletic Trainer Program

Job description

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh area is seeking an Orthopedic Technician/Medical Assistant to support physicians across orthopedic practice locations. You will perform clinical tasks and assist with procedures, ensuring efficient patient flow.

This role requires completing AHN medical assisting training, CPR, and possibly ATC credentials, with travel to satellite sites as needed. teamwork and accurate documentation in the EHR are essential.