Chiropractic Technician

Avosys is a growing integrator of professional technological and management solutions services. Founded in 1998 Avosys provides services nationwide to Federal Commercial Local and State clients. We recognize the foundation of our firm is our people and we continue to rise above our competition by hiring the best.

Is it your calling to serve our Nations Heroes Avosys is seeking a Chiropractic Technician to provide outpatient services to the military and their families.

Employment with Avosys

• Maximize family time with no weekend Holiday or on-call requirements
• Maintain work-life balance with guaranteed 8-hour shifts
• Take advantage of our competitive comprehensive benefits package including medical dental vision life short-term disability long-term disability & 401(k)

• Work under the general supervision of a Doctor of Chiropractic and provide physiotherapy treatments/procedures in the clinic in a safe and medically accepted manner as directed by the Doctor of Chiropractic.
• Initiate intake of new patients into clinic by taking and recording vital signs assembling a new patient record with all appropriate forms and assisting patients in completion of questionnaires and other documentation as requested.
• Provide physiotherapy treatments/procedures to include ultrasound electrical stimulation vibratory massage heat cold diathermy transverse friction massage trigger point therapy and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation stretches.
• Document physiotherapy treatments in patient record and initial record. Report any unusual reaction to treatment immediately to the chiropractor.
• Instruct patients regarding nutrition ergonomics proper posture stretches and exercises and locations of further testing/procedures.
• Supervise patient exercise programs as necessary.
• Keep the chiropractor apprised of patient progress and any changes in health status.
• Immediately report hazardous or malfunctioning equipment to the chiropractor.
• Ensure adequate supply of hot packs ice packs towels ultrasound gel proper levels of water in hydro collator table paper brochures and treatment room and sufficient quantities in reserve in stockroom. Provide information to supply custodian as necessary to maintain prescribed quantities.
• Verify maintain and clean equipment. Monitor cleanliness and proper functioning of all equipment and report any malfunctioning to the chiropractor. Provide information to the equipment custodian to generate work orders as necessary.
• Exchange linen daily and store clean folded linen under plinths.
• Attend clinic or hospital in-services and required training and meetings.
• Assist with clinic administrative activities when assigned.
• Coordinate and communicate with other clinic staff (medical physicians nurses physical therapists and technicians) to ensure patients receive excellent care in a timely manner.
• Ensure reception area is manned by arranging breaks and other clinic duties accordingly.
• Escort patients to treatment rooms and coordinate patient flow to ensure patients are not waiting for appointments or instructions.
• Manage clinic appointment schedule.
• Answer telephone and direct patient inquiries appropriately.
• Request medical records x-rays and test results from appropriate clinic departments.
• Maintain documentation regarding records requests records releases and supplies ordered and new patients scheduled.
• Ensure adequate amount of office supplies. Provide information to supply custodian as necessary to maintain needed quantities.
• Assure cleanliness of reception area treatment rooms and physician offices via regularly scheduled cleaning assignments and as necessary.

• High school graduate.
• Possess basic clinical knowledge in anatomy and physiology patient care and treatment procedures preventive health medicine infection control concepts medical terminology medical forms and records management guidelines for release of medical information (Privacy Act of 1974) medical and legal ethics supply procedures information systems and medical evaluation information.
• At least 12 months of experience within the last 24 months performing chiropractic treatments.
• Current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Proficiency in operating word processing computer operations performing general data entry functions and the ability to utilize the Government electronic medical record system Armed Forces Health Longitudinal Technological Application (AHLTA).
• Read understand speak and write English fluently.

Industry: Defense

US Citizenship Required: Yes

Background Check: Required

Current Clearance Level Required: None

Telework: No

Travel: No

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex gender identity national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this on-line application process and need an alternative method for applying you may contact or for assistance.