Medical Assistant/Cast Specialist - Manhattan Beach-BCO Ortho Clinic- Full Time 8 Hour Days (Non-Exempt) (Non-Union)

Job Title: Orthopaedic Technologist

Essential Duties:

Schedules patient appointments, answers general questions, obtains authorizations and pre-authorizations for patient care services. Schedules appointments with ancillary departments or other care providers as needed. Maintains master calendar for physician(s).

Escorts patients to exam rooms, performs vitals and enters all required information in Cerner. Reviews and codes charge slips for patient care services rendered and/or surgeries performed in accordance with department deadlines. Develops supporting documentation for insurance claims and submits claims to insurance carriers.

Covers front desk when needed for breaks, lunches, call outs, vacations. Assists physicians with minor orthopaedic clinical procedures including staple removal, suture removal, and wound care. Ensures that physician orders for medications and treatments are implemented by the appropriate staff. Submits all workers compensation and HMO requests. Relays disability status to adjusters and nurse case managers. Returns patient phone calls in a timely manner in accordance with departmental policy.

Casting and splinting removal and application as directed by the physician. Supply utilization including tracking of supplies used and ordering new supplies in a timely manner in order to keep clinic stocked appropriately. Stocks exam rooms and work stations to ensure all supplies are available prior to clinic times. Checks supplies and medications (if applicable) for expiration dates and disposes of them according to hospital and Joint Commission standards.

Required Qualifications:

• High School or equivalent
• 6 - 12 months of experience in casting in an acute care setting
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Fire Life Safety Training (LA City)
• Orthopaedic Technologist Certified (OTC) - Registered Orthopaedic Technologist (ROT) from American Society of Orthopedic Professional (ASOP), Registered Orthopaedic Technologist (ROT) from National Board for Certification in the Orthopedic Specialties (NBCOS), or Orthopaedic Technologist Certification (OTC) from the National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Technologists (NBCOT)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialized/technical training from an accredited school of Orthopaedic Program
• Specialized/technical training from an accredited Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma program
• 1 year of experience as a medical assistant in an acute care setting
• Spanish language skills
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Familiarity with word processing, IDX, AS400, and scheduling software

Hourly Rate Range: $29.00 - $45.20

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