Podiatry Tech

Austin Regional Clinic: ARC

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Austin, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Podiatry Tech provides orthopedic and podiatry care under supervision, including rooming patients, applying casts and splints, and assisting with surgical procedures. They are also responsible for patient education, maintaining sterile environments, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and HIPAA regulations.

Qualifications

This role requires a high school diploma or GED, along with relevant experience as a Medical Assistant or in an Orthopedic/Podiatry clinical setting, or equivalent direct patient care experience. Strong skills in patient care, basic orthopedic procedures like splinting and casting, and excellent communication and problem-solving abilities are essential for success. The position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and adherence to compliance standards.

Job Description

ABOUT AUSTIN REGIONAL CLINIC:

Austin Regional Clinic has been voted a top Central Texas employer by our employees for over 15 years!   We are one of central Texas’ largest professional medical groups with 35+ locations and we are continuing to grow. We offer the following benefits to eligible team members: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, PTO, 401(k), EAP, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Child Care Assistance, Health & Fitness, Sick Child Care Assistance, Development and more. For additional information visit https://www.austinregionalclinic.com/careers/

PURPOSE

Provides orthopedic or podiatry care, under supervision, for clinic, hospital and surgery patients. Carries out all duties while maintaining compliance and confidentiality and promoting the mission and philosophy of the organization supported.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

  • Rooms patients, takes and documents vital signs and prepares patients for provider exam.
  • Performs application of splints and casts with at least basic skill level and understanding of application techniques.
  • Provides brace fitting and molding, with patient instruction of use and care.
  • Performs telephone triage of cast, splint, wound problems.
  • Provides patient education when instructed by physician and when appropriate.
  • Sets up equipment/supplies and assists with surgical procedures in office.
  • Participates in sterile techniques and procedures.
  • Assists in maintaining patient flow through clinic.
  • Assists in scheduling of diagnostic testing as needed.
  • Assists in transport of patients as needed.
  • Scrubs with physicians as needed.
  • May assist with obtaining authorizations for surgical procedures and communicating benefits to patients.
  • Disposes of contaminated items according to OSHA guidelines.
  • Stocks and maintains cast rooms.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality.
  • Attends all regular meetings.
  • Adheres to all company policies, including but not limited to, OSHA, HIPAA, compliance and Code of Conduct.
  • Regular and dependable attendance.
  • Follows the core competencies set forth by the Company, which are available for review on ARC SharePoint. 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

  • Assists x-ray in developing films, filing, clerical duties as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned. 

Certificate/License

  • Current AHA approved Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course completion card or within 60 days of hire required. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

Education and Experience

Required: 

  • High school diploma or GED.
  • Required to meet one of the following:
    • Experience working as a Medical Assistant or in an Orthopedic or Podiatry clinical setting, or
    • CNA/EMT/PCT(or other comparable experience) providing direct patient care, beyond Activities of Daily Living, including experience taking manual vitals and giving medications and/or injections, or
    • Graduate of a medical assistant program.

Preferred: Experience in a physician’s office or hospital. Familiarity with document imaging and workflow systems a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to perform job functions and troubleshoot problems.
  • Must be flexible in daily assignments and able to cross-cover within an assigned work group.
  • Must be able to understand and follow oral and written instruction and must be able to communicate with co-workers to perform duties as part of a work group.
  • Must display a high level of accuracy, critical thinking and organization.
  • Must be able to carry 20 pounds and lift 5 pounds overhead.
  • Excellent customer service skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal & problem solving skills.
  • Ability to work in a team environment.
  • Ability to engage others, listen and adapt response to meet others’ needs.
  • Ability to align own actions with those of other team members committed to common goals.
  • Excellent computer and keyboarding skills, including familiarity with Windows.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Ability to perform job duties in a professional manner at all times.
  • Ability to understand, recall, and communicate, factual information.
  • Ability to understand, recall, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information.
  • Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
  • Ability to apply common sense in performing job.

    Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

    Austin Regional Clinic: ARC

    Austin Regional Clinic (ARC) is a multispecialty medical group committed to providing comprehensive, coordinated healthcare services throughout Central Texas. Founded by three Austin physicians in 1980, ARC now provides health care to over 700,000 area residents in 35 locations in 15 Central Texas cities, including primary, specialty, and surgical care. ARC is unique to the Central Texas area because of its widespread locations, convenient services, and quality assurance programs. ARC patients enjoy access to such conveniences as same-day appointments, 24/7 scheduling for primary care and many specialties, telemedicine services, ARC MyChart patient portal, After Hours Clinics, and nursing services through the night. Most ARC clinics also offer on-site radiology and lab services, and some clinics offer specialty programs for specific health issues such as Multiple Sclerosis and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). For more information, visit www.austinregionalclinic.com. ARC has repeatedly been named one of the top places to work by our physicians, APCs, and teams, and has been recognized in Central Texas, and in the nation, since 2004. When you join ARC, you'll join a top Central Texas workplace that values work-life balance, convenience and growth opportunities, a work family, and so much more. We proudly provide a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Your personal and professional growth is a top priority, and the work will always be challenging and meaningful. Visit https://www.austinregionalclinic.com/about/careers to learn more about working at ARC and to search current job listings. Social Media Disclaimer: https://www.austinregionalclinic.com/patient-guide/policies/website-and-social-media-disclaimer#disclaimer
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