Job Summary:

This position is responsible for patient movement coordination. This includes communicating with the patient via telephone and in person and performing x-ray studies. The position will act as an ambassador on behalf of the company with customers, clients, and vendors in public.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to):

• Obtaining history and chief complaints from patients
• Ability to apply splinting and or cast
• Ability to consent patient for surgical procedure
• Efficiently take x-ray images of anatomy
• ICD-9 and ICD-10 knowledge
• Electronic medical record knowledge
• Ability to electronically file and print prescriptions
• Follow up on ensuring referral and outpatient request are completed
• Responding to questions from patients and physicians
• Working cooperatively with patients, physicians and co-workers
• Sterilization of equipment
• Audit and assist with patient room cleanliness
• Transcription
• Complete necessary paperwork for patients
• Insurance verification and prior authorization for injectable medication, outpatient procedures, and/or DME orders
• Attendance/Punctuality – Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent
• Other duties as assigned

Skills and/or Qualifications (not limited to):

• Maintain a valid Iowa driver’s license
• Proof of car insurance
• Type 30-40 wpm
• 1-4 years’ of experience in high-volume interactive clinic or hospital
• Fluency in medical terminology
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a multi-cultural environment
• Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions
• Motivation – Sets and achieves challenging goals
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness
• Quantity – Completes work in a timely manner
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment
• Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences
• HIPAA guidelines and regulations

Physical Requirements:

• Bending/twisting/lifting
• Ability to lift and/or carry up to fifty (50) pounds;
• Keen sense of eye sight and hearing;
• Ability to stand or sit for an extended period of time
• Ability to use hand to finger, handle, or feel and talk to hear

Education and/or Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency- required
• Current state Radiological Technologist
• Current state ARRT certification
• Current Mandatory reporting in both children and adult
• Current Basic Life Support/Cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in Orthopaedics preferred