Ortho Tech Medical Assistant (MA) - Full Time

Job Description Position Title: Orthopedic Technician Position Code: OrthoTech-MA-6818 Department: Orthopedic Safety Sensitive: ☒ Yes ☐ No Reports to: Clinic Manager Exempt Status: ☐ Yes ☒ No Position Purpose All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country. The Orthopedic Technician will provide support through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization and communication. Maintains all applicable KHI Policies and Procedures. Key Responsibilities Escorts patient to exam room and prepares patient for exam including vital signs, history, and reason for seeking careCross trains in data entry, balancing of accounts, charges fees and collect payments due. Schedules/confirms appointmentsMaintains 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 immunizationsPerforms CLIA waived lab tests and obtains specimens Performs proficiency testing and runs controls for waived testsMay perform venipunctureParticipates in division meetingsResponsible for patient care under the direct supervision (in the office suite or exam room) 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 tractionMeasures and fits patients for braces and other orthopedic devices Qualifications Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent Certification BLS through the American Heart Association Registered Orthopedic Technician Certification is required within 2 years of hire Must meet one of the following Medical Assistant (MA) criteria: ☐ Has Attended An Approved Medical Assistant Training Program, a Copy Of The Diploma Or Transcripts Are On File, By One Of The Following 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 a certifying organization accredited by either the National Commission for Certifying Agencies or the American National Standards Institute and a copy of that certification is 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 from physician, physician group, or physician assistant must be on file) ☐ Has completed a medical services training program of the Armed Forces of the United States and a copy of that certificate is on file. ☐ Has completed an unapproved medical assistant training program and was employed as a medical assistant after program completion, prior to February of 2000. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Ability to communicate effectively with othersAbility to manage multiple priorities and tasksAbility to maintain attention to detailKnowledge of and ability to use computer hardware and software applicationsAbility to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocolKnowledge of and ability to implement direct care, newborn through geriatricKnowledge of and ability to use basic medical terminology Preferences Experience: One to two years; experience as a medical assistant or LPN in a clinical outpatient setting Exposure Categories Special Position Requirements Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissuesOther potential hazard(s): possible exposure to chemical, biological and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals Work Requirements Must be able to distinguish appropriate colorsIncumbent must be capable of consistently reaching and/or working above and below shoulder level, lifting up to 50 poundsCapable of walking or being on feet 90% of time per day with frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, standingCapable of sitting at desk 10% of the time per day; communicating using telephone Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 11/26/2024; 9/16/2026; 10/13/2026