Caring Registered Orthopaedic Technologist with 16 years of experience in healthcare settings. Offering specialized knowledge in Orthopaedics. Self-motivated and competent in environments with little supervision.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Orthopaedic Specialist
Lifebridge Health
12.2021 - Current
Performs various patient care activities, including assisting with patient flow, taking vitals, drawing injections, and other needs as required
Maintains nurses' stations, exam and procedure rooms
Direct the activities of 12 Medical Assistants
Train new medical assistants to ensure they can perform all clinical duties required
Gathers and documents brief history and chief complaint in the medical record
Prepares patient for examination by the health care provider
Assists provider with procedures and minor surgical procedures
Under the direct supervision of a physician, applies, adjusts and removes casts, splints, etc. Assembles and attaches orthopedic traction equipment. Applies various orthopedic equipment, removes sutures and staples, and positions various orthopedic patients for procedures.
Medical Assistant
University of MD Orthopaedics
04.2005 - 12.2021
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
Efficiently performed insurance verification and pre-certification and pre-authorization functions.
Performed preliminary physical tests to accurately record results in patient history summary.
Implemented inventory tracking system to maintain product accessibility and lower equipment cost.
Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
Prepared treatment rooms for patients by cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for patients within outpatient setting.
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families.
Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
Organized charts, documents and supplies to maintain team productivity.
Contributed to office operations by triaging patients by severity of medical complaint.
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Registered Orthopaedic Technologist
University of MD Orthopaedics
10.2005 - 12.2021
Applied wide range of casting and traction techniques in accordance with established practices and physician instructions.
Contracted vendors to place orders for materials to be used in fabricating Splinting and Bracing devices.
Kept all work areas neat and organized, removing debris and waste and placing refuse into proper receptacles, maximizing efficiency, productivity and professionalism.
Explained treatment procedures, medications and physician instructions to patients.
Handled intricate and often time-consuming tasks such as Casting, Bracing and Splinting on daily basis with minimal to no supervision.