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Orthopedic Centers of Colorado

Cast Tech

Orthopedic Centers of Colorado, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80202

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Orthopedic Technician

Constant viewing of computer monitor, mousing and typing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. Hours of business are Monday

Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Must be able to work early, late and long hours, as needed, to meet the essential functions of the job. Good job for people looking for a lot of interaction with patients and less paperwork. $19 - $23 Per hour. Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance within 60 days of employment. Generous PTO package and paid holidays. Company-paid life insurance and long term disability insurance. Ability to purchase accident insurance, short and long-term disability insurance. Opportunities for internal training and development. Retirement Plan eligibility after one month of service with eligibility in company profit sharing. 8 - 5, full time, Monday

Friday work schedules. Orthopedic technician completes a wide variety of patient care activities and accommodative services for patients and staff as well as provides assistance to physicians and as appropriate, provides back up for other staff members by performing the following duties: Room Patients. Performs patient education, answer questions as necessary. Applies splints, casts, and DME for patient treatment per physician orders. Handling of sharps, suture/stable removal. Prepares and assists with injections. Document in patient's chart: Orthotech portion of visit. Answers patient telephone calls and document conversations/messages in patient EHR chart. Orders DME and completes prior auth. Stocks clinical supplies in exam rooms and cast room. Meets all expectations outlined for MIPS. Abide by all OSHA and HIPAA regulations and guidelines. Fill in for Medical Assistants as needed. General office and clinical duties as needed. Typical business office environment. Possibility of local travel. Frequent standing, walking and sitting. Frequent stooping, lifting, carrying and pushing/pulling 10 pounds or more. Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. QUALIFICATIONS: Education: 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Completion of a Certified Orthopedic Technology training program preferred. 3. Completion of an Allied Health program in a related field with Surgical Assist program preferred. 4. Completion of an accredited medical assistant program Certification/Licensure: CPR certification for Health Care Providers. Experience: Minimum two (2) years experience in a clinic and/or hospital setting.