Medical Technician Receptionist

JOB OVERVIEW:

The Medical Technician/Receptionist role is responsible for assisting Physicians and Mid-Level Practitioners with the evaluation, management, and treatment of patients at The Orthopaedic Institute on clinic days. In addition the role will perform clerical duties on non-clinic days to assist the Staff Assistant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Non-Clinic Duties

• Answer clinic phone calls and make patient charts
• As needed schedule outside testing for patients.
• Send patient referrals to other physicians as needed.
• Is a back up to the Staff Assistant for tasks as needed.

Clinic Duties

• Maintains patient flow, the upkeep of exam and treatment rooms, and performing basic skills such as vital signs and point of care testing.
• Review patient history
• Order X-rays
• Draw up injections
• Wound care
• Suture and staple removal
• Splinting/casting
• DME application
• Cleaning/stocking exam rooms
• Medical instrument packing and cleaning
• Ensure blood borne pathogen, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requirements and other governmental regulations are adhered to.
• Ensure all safety regulations are adhered to.
• Other duties as assigned