Orthopedics Technician I-Orthopedics-Jefferson Hills

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Company: Allegheny Health Network Job Description: GENERAL OVERVIEW: Assists physicians and extenders in providing proper medical and clerical support for the various orthopedic practice locations. QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum - 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 pro...