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The Bone & Joint Center is hiring for a Full Time Nurse. The position will directly support one specialty provider. The hours are approximately Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

 General Summary: Orthopedic nurse is responsible for providing orthopedic care to patients. This care includes evaluating, assessing and providing treatment under the physician’s direction.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Evaluate, assess and provide treatment under physician’s direction.
• Apply and remove splints, casts and dressings.
• Administer IM and subcutaneous injections as indicated.
• Proficient at ordering proper radiology films for physician’s interpretation.
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary personnel (physical therapy, occupational therapy, appointment scheduling, radiology, surgery scheduling, home health, home infusion and wound care).
• Call into pharmacy prescriptions ordered by physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Coordinate surgical equipment needs with hospital operating room staff.
• Remove surgical sutures, staples and percutaneous pins.
• Complete coding information as directed by physician.
• Complete office charge tickets upon the completion of office procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of orthopedic anatomy and terminology.
• Knowledge of common orthopedic conditions.
• Knowledge of common orthopedic surgeries.
• Knowledge of common medications used during the treatment of orthopedic patients (particularly analgesics, anti-inflammatories and antibiotics).
• Ability to effectively communicate with other medical providers and ancillary personnel.
• Proficient to manage stressful situations.
• Proficient in prioritizing job functions according to patient and physician need.
• Proficient in educating patients and coordinating patient care.
• Proficient with office equipment such as computers, dictaphones, fax machines and copy machines.
• A member of the Allied Health Professional Staff at St. Alexius Medical Center with privileges to apply and remove casts and splints, dressing changes, assess wounds and pulling drains per physician’s order.

Phones:

• Provides direct and/or indirect patient care orientated toward improving or maintaining health and preventing illnesses.
• Maintains and updates patient charts, records and information.
• Assesses patient needs. Develops and implements plans to meet those needs.
• Communicates with others regarding patient’s status and progress to provide education, guidance, case management and follow-up.
• Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice and/or facilitates decisions.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Supplies: Order medical supplies and see that the shelves are kept stocked on a weekly basis for the clinic.

Education: Orthopedic nurse must be a graduate of an accredited college and hold a current license to practice as an LPN/RN.

Experience: Orthopedic experience is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

 

To apply click here.

The Bone & Joint Center is hiring for a Full Time Nurse for our Dickinson location.

The position will directly support one specialty provider and traveling providers. The hours are approximately Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

 General Summary: Orthopedic nurse is responsible for providing orthopedic care to patients. This care includes evaluating, assessing and providing treatment under the physician’s direction.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Evaluate, assess and provide treatment under physician’s direction.
• Apply and remove splints, casts and dressings.
• Administer IM and subcutaneous injections as indicated.
• Proficient at ordering proper radiology films for physician’s interpretation.
• Coordinate patient care with ancillary personnel (physical therapy, occupational therapy, appointment scheduling, radiology, surgery scheduling, home health, home infusion and wound care).
• Call into pharmacy prescriptions ordered by physicians and advanced practice providers.
• Coordinate surgical equipment needs with hospital operating room staff.
• Remove surgical sutures, staples and percutaneous pins.
• Complete coding information as directed by physician.
• Complete office charge tickets upon the completion of office procedures.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of orthopedic anatomy and terminology.
• Knowledge of common orthopedic conditions.
• Knowledge of common orthopedic surgeries.
• Knowledge of common medications used during the treatment of orthopedic patients (particularly analgesics, anti-inflammatories and antibiotics).
• Ability to effectively communicate with other medical providers and ancillary personnel.
• Proficient to manage stressful situations.
• Proficient in prioritizing job functions according to patient and physician need.
• Proficient in educating patients and coordinating patient care.
• Proficient with office equipment such as computers, dictaphones, fax machines and copy machines.
• A member of the Allied Health Professional Staff at St. Alexius Medical Center with privileges to apply and remove casts and splints, dressing changes, assess wounds and pulling drains per physician’s order.

Phones:

• Provides direct and/or indirect patient care orientated toward improving or maintaining health and preventing illnesses.
• Maintains and updates patient charts, records and information.
• Assesses patient needs. Develops and implements plans to meet those needs.
• Communicates with others regarding patient’s status and progress to provide education, guidance, case management and follow-up.
• Provides consultation, makes recommendations, gives appropriate advice and/or facilitates decisions.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Supplies: Order medical supplies and see that the shelves are kept stocked on a weekly basis for the clinic.

Education: Orthopedic nurse must be a graduate of an accredited college and hold a current license to practice as an LPN/RN.

Experience: Orthopedic experience is preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

To apply click here

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

SUMMARY

 

As an O&P Clerk, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely entry of new patient accounts. You will also perform quality control on new accounts and charge orders according to policies and procedures. To succeed in this position, you will need a working knowledge of DME programs, Compliance and HIPAA laws.

 

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Patient Registration

Coordinate with nursing and clinical staff to obtain patient information.

Greet all patients in a friendly and professional manner.

Ensure the patient is given the appropriate paperwork to complete.

Collect payment from the patients as necessary.

Ensure all of the patient’s demographics are entered into the appropriate computer software accurately and in a timely manner.

Please ensure you have the correct account when registering all patients.

Room patient and provide encounter to provider

 

Pre-Authorization

Call insurance companies for required precertification on orthotic products.

Provide precise and helpful information to patients in order to maintain patient satisfaction involving a coverage issue or dispute questions (whether in person or on the phone).

Contact Workforce Safety involving approvals, denials and general information.

Inform business office of high deductibles, self-pay and non-covered services.

Inform our Orthotist and clinical staff with any concerns with pre-certing a procedure.

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There is no supervisory responsibility with this role.

 

Other duties may be assigned.

 

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge of medical terminology

Experience with insurance and knowledge of Medicare and Medicaid guidelines and strong skills in insurance verification

Knowledge of BJC payer contracts and policies

Highly developed attention to detail and organization skills are essential

Multitasking to meet deadlines

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, and Excel, and general business equipment

Excellent communication skills to write professional correspondence via letters or e-mail

Preferred candidates will also have experience working with clearinghouse acceptance and rejection reports and/or experience with DME.

 

EEOC

 

BJC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.