Orthopedic cast specialist vs specialist

Differences between orthopedic cast specialist and specialist duties and responsibilities

Orthopedic cast specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage patient files by making new charts, keying all encounters through ICD-9 coding procedures and posting in patient database.
• Maintain patient medical record in EMR (Allscripts), casting and bracing as needed, prepare injections.
• Document clinical findings on the EMR.
• Code procedure using CPT coding and diagnosis with ICD-9/ICD-10 coding.
• Assist with in office injections including ultrasound guide injections and PRP.
• Instruct patient in care of and assist patient in walking with casts, braces, and crutches.
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Specialist example responsibilities.

• Create, manage, and assist users with SharePoint sites.
• Manage an on-site IRB and company good clinical practice (GCP) inspection.
• Manage SharePoint sites by creating, editing, and customizing company sites, libraries and security.
• Manage the building of accounts, assigning of static IP's, and scheduling of business class installations.
• Convert servers from UNIX to Linux, all hardware diagnostics and repair including printers/plotters/desktops etc.
• Follow safety procedures such as maintenance of all equipment (Telxon scanners, terminals and ladders).
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