SEASONAL ORTHO TECH | PART-TIME

Southern-Orthopaedic-Surgeons; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons in Montgomery, AL seeks a Medical Assistant/Surgical Technician to support orthopaedic care. You will prepare clinics, receive patients, record histories, assist with in-office procedures, casts, DME, and patient education.

You will maintain sterile technique, manage EMR data, triage calls, stock rooms, and coordinate with physicians to ensure smooth patient flow and high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Ability to multi-task and work in a team-based environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of sterile field principles and patient care techniques.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision and reliable.
• Experience as medical assistant and/or surgical technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares clinic and casting rooms prior to patient arrivals.
• Receives patients from waiting room and directs to exam rooms or x-ray.
• Collects and records medical history, physical data, and vital signs in EMR.
• Assists physicians with in-office procedures (joint procedures, suturing, casting).
• Prepares medications/injections as ordered and assists with DME instructions.
• Maintains clean, organized exam/casting rooms and restocks supplies as needed.

Skills

Multitasking

Team player

Communication

Self-motivated

EMR knowledge

Sterile technique

Medical terminology

Detail oriented

Education

High School or better

Job description

• Prepares clinic and casting rooms prior to patient arrivals.
• Receives patients from waiting room, directing them to exam rooms or x-ray.
• Gathers and records patients’ medical history, physical data, and vital signs within the EMR system.
• Changes patient statuses to appropriately within the EMR.
• Collaborates with providers in managing acute and long-term medical needs of patients.
• Interprets and integrates data to determine appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as needed.
• Verifies that previously ordered test results, images, and imaging reports (e.g., MRIs, CT scans, nerve studies, labs, etc.) are under the correct patient’s chart in the EHR and available for provider’s evaluation.
• Prepares medications/injections as ordered by provider.
• Assists alongside physicians with in-office procedures such as joint/fluid aspirations, suturing minor lacerations, and post-reduction casting/splinting.
• Application and removal of casts/splints and minor wound dressings, fitting of durable medical equipment (DME), and removal of sutures as ordered by provider.
• Inform patients of down payment/total cost amounts of DME according to patients’ insurance coverage; complete appropriate forms for DME.
• Provides instructions/education to patients and family members regarding medications and at-home treatment.
• Maintains and reviews/updates patient records, charts, and other necessary information.
• Triages patient telephone calls and provides consultation.
• Maintains exam and casting rooms in a clean and orderly manner. Re-stocks supplies in exam rooms as needed.
• Performs related work as required.

Job Skills/Requirements:

Physical Requirements

• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients.
• Normal dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Normal coordination, including eye-hand, hand-foot.
• Frequent standing, walking, or other means of mobility for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/carry items weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
• Possible exposure to bodily fluids.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Ability to multi-task.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive, cooperative, and respectful attitude towards patients, visitors, coworkers, management, and physicians/providers.
• Provision of excellent customer service.
• Possesses determination, initiative, and dependability.
• Completion of tasks in a timely manner.
• Possesses self-motivation to perform job duties with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of the principles in maintaining sterile field when appropriate.
• Knowledge of professional medical practice and care to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Adherence to the Employee Handbook code of conduct.
• Self-motivated to perform job duties with minimal supervision.

Preferred

• Experience as a medical assistant and/or surgical technician; orthopaedic experience.
• Knowledge of professional medical practice and care to give and evaluate patient care.
• Knowledge of anatomical/orthopaedic terminology.
• Knowledge of HIPAA rules.
• Familiarity with EMR computer systems.

Qualifications

Behaviors

Required

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Enthusiastic

Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Preferred

1 year

Experience as a medical assistant and/or surgical technician; orthopaedic experience

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