Medical Assistant; MA Orthopedic Tech

Overview

Position Title: Orthopedic Technician Position Code: Ortho Tech-MA-6818

Department: Orthopedic

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Reports to: Clinic Manager

Exempt Status: No

High School Diploma or Equivalent
BLS through the American Heart Association

Meet One of the following criteria:

• Has attended an approved medical assistant training program, approved by The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; or The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools; or
• Attended an unapproved training program and successfully passes the medical assistant and has one of the following certifications:
  • National Health career Association: CCMA
  • American Medical Technologist: RMA
  • American Association of Medical Assistants: AAMA
  • National Center for Competency Testing: NCMA
  • American Medical Certification Association: CMAC
  • or;
• Was directly supervised by the same physician, physician group, or physician assistant for a minimum of 2000 hours prior to February 2000. (Letter from physician, physician group, or physician assistant must be on file) or;
• Has completed a medical services training program of the Armed Forces of the United States and a copy of that certificate is on file or;
• Has completed an unapproved medical assistant training program and was employed as a medical assistant after program completion, prior to February of 2000.

All KHI employees are expected to perform their tasks to support KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.

• Escorts patient to exam room and prepares patient for exam including vital signs, history, and reason for seeking care
• Cross trains in data entry, balancing of accounts, charges fees and collect payments due.
• Schedules/confirms appointments
• Maintains and facilitates communication between patients, family and clinical staff.
• Reports as necessary to Public Health at direction of provider
• Maintains work area including exam rooms, supplies, medication and immunizations
• Performs CLIA waived lab tests and obtains specimens
• Performs proficiency testing and runs controls for waived tests
• May perform venipuncture
• Participates in division meetings
• Responsible for patient care under the direct supervision of a Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner
• Reports as necessary to Public Health at direction of provider. Maintain work area including exam rooms, supplies, medication and immunizations. Participate in clinical division meetings.
• Applies, adjusts and removes casts, splints, immobilization devices and traction
• Measures and fits patients for braces and other orthopedic devices

Education:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience:

Certification:

• BLS through the American Heart Association
• Current and Valid Registered Orthopedic Technologist Certification (due within 1 year of hire)
• Medical Assist, must meet one of the following criteria:

Additional MA criteria:

• Has attended an approved medical assistant training program, a copy of the diploma or transcripts on file, by one of:
• The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; or
• The Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
• An unapproved training program and successfully passes the medical assistant examination administered by certifying organization accredited by NCAC or ANSI and a copy of that certification on file.
• Was directly supervised by the same physician, physician group, or physician assistant for a minimum of 2000 hours prior to February 2000. (Letter on file)
• Has completed a medical services training program of the Armed Forces of the United States and a copy of that certificate on file.
• Has completed an unapproved medical assistant training program and was employed as a medical assistant after program completion, prior to February 2000.

• Ability to communicate effectively with others
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks
• Ability to maintain attention to detail
• Knowledge of and ability to use computer hardware and software applications
• Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocol
• Knowledge of and ability to…