Medical Assistant / Orthopedic Technician

Medical Assistant / Orthopedic Technician

Orthopedic Technician / Medical Assistant

General Summary :

The primary responsibility of the Orthopedic Tech / Medical Assistant is to assist the physician and advanced practitioners with the direct patient care and administrative tasks that provide a steady daily workflow for the physician and office.

Experience in an Orthopedic Surgery practice including casting and supporting procedures and injections preferred.

A sign-on bonus of $1,500 is available for an expereinced candidate.

Essential Job Functions

Measures, applies, changes, repairs and removes casts, braces and splints for patients.

Applies and instructs patient in the use of durable medical equipment.

Removes dressings, sutures and staples.

Prepares patients for exams and special procedures and cleans rooms between each patient encounter.

Identifies and reports changes in patient status to Advanced Practice Provider or Physician.

Initiates CPR and emergency measures as required.

Ensures supplies are stocked and equipment is in safe working order.

Demonstrates accurate and descriptive clinical documentation

Obtains and documents patient's weight, vital signs and initial information for providers as assigned.

Conducts initial assessment of patients with orthopedic pathology. Presents case to the Advanced Practice Providers or Physician.

Assists with sterile prepping for aspirations and injections.

Removes sutures / staples and provide wound care

Comply with hospital and departmental policies, procedures, regulations and standards as related to job.

Meet department customer service standards and strive to enhance the level of customer service provided.

Qualifications :

Proficient specialty experience in working in Orthopedic practice

MUST be experienced AND comfortable with casting, splints, braces, etc...

MUST be able to apply casts comfortably with proficiency

Education

Required : high school graduate with medical experience.

Work Experience

Preferred : Minimum 1.5+ years of ambulatory, clinic and / or family health center experience

Licensure / Certifications / Registrations

Preferred : Orthopedic Tech certification / Medical Assistant certification

Required : BLS / AHA

Other Skills / Knowledge

Required : Typing and computer skills necessary

Preferred : Experience with electronic medical record system(s)

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