Orthopedic Technician CertifiedMedical Assistant

Los Angeles, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 22 - 37

Posted on: 10 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Orthopedic Tech Certified/MA works under general supervision to perform a variety of procedures; fills in and performs various patient-oriented job duties; must have knowledge of each job; must keep updated on any changes made within a job position. This employee will work in the Back and Front Office and rotate regularly. Casting and splinting will be daily tasks. The Orthopedic Tech Certified/MA may be requested to float between Orthopedic clinics; process all outside referrals including HMO and PPO maintaining accurate records and notifying all concerned parties of the outcome as required. This employee facilitates the provisions of timely and effective patient care helping to maintain a safe and clean environment in order to enhance department operations.

PIH Health is a nonprofit regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital PIH Health Whittier Hospital 37 outpatient medical office buildings a multispecialty medical (physician) group home healthcare services and hospice care as well as heart cancer digestive health orthopedics womens health urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nations top hospital systems for best practices cutting-edge advancements quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information visit or follow us on Facebook Twitter or Instagram.

Required Skills

Knowledge of infection control. Able to work using aseptic techniques.
Minimal EKG knowledge. Able to set-up and run 12-lead EKG (willing to train).
Ability to apply and remove casts and splints.
Adaptability and accuracy.
Strong clinical skills knowledge of anatomy physiology and medical terminology
Strong computer skills data entry and typing.
Ability to check patient insurance makes appointments and collects co-pays.
Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) computerized practice management and other record keeping systems.
Strong verbal and written skills.

Required Experience:

Required Skills

Knowledge of infection control. Able to work using aseptic techniques.
Minimal EKG knowledge. Able to set-up and run 12-lead EKG (willing to train).
Ability to apply and remove casts and splints.
Adaptability and accuracy.
Strong clinical skills knowledge of anatomy physiology and medical terminology
Strong computer skills data entry and typing.
Ability to check patient insurance makes appointments and collects co-pays.
Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (EHR) computerized practice management and other record keeping systems.
Strong verbal and written skills.

Required Experience: