Ortho Tech Medical Assistant (MA) - Full Time

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 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 (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 traction * Measures 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: a. The Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs; or b. 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 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 implement direct care, newborn through geriatric * Knowledge 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 Special Position Requirements  Exposure Categories: * Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues * Other potential hazard(s): possible exposure to chemical, biological and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals   Work Requirements  * Must be able to distinguish appropriate colors * Incumbent must be capable of consistently reaching and/or working above and below shoulder level, lifting up to 50 pounds * Capable of walking or being on feet 90% of time per day with frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, standing * Capable 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