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