Orthopedic/ Medical Assistant - FT - Days - $2,500 Sign on Bonus - MPG

Location :

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care.

An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary :

Under the supervision of a physician, physician assistant or registered nurse, provides patient care to orthopedic patients.

Responsibilities :

Performs routine orthopedic procedures, including fitting, applying and removing casts, splints, bandages, braces, walkers, crutches, traction, pin / suture removal, and assists with reductions.

Provide wound care and wound care education.Assist physician with orthopedic surgical procedures and / or with orthopedic procedures.

Obtains all results and / or outside images and reports at intake and downloads into Electronic Medical Records (EMR).Obtain vitals.

Ortho Assistant order X-Rays based on the treatment plan by the physicians documentations.Provides education to patients and their families on their injuries and use of casts, splints, crutches, and other orthopedic devices.

Maintains stock of orthopedic equipment and supplies.

Competencies :

ACCOUNTABILITY, ASSESSMENT- PATIENTS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT SAFETY - NURSING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements :

Accredited Program (Required)BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)

Additional Job Information :

Complexity of Work : Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.Required Work Experience : Can be graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program or have six (6) months of patient care experience or six (6) months experience as an orthopedic assistant, and / or Medical Assistant.

Other Information : Additional Education Info : Can be graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program or have six (6) months of patient care experience or six (6) months experience as an orthopedic assistant, and / or Medical Assistant.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements :

• Bending and Stooping 60%
• Climbing 0%
• Keyboard Entry 60%
• Kneeling 60%
• Lifting / Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater 40%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient 40%
• Lifting or Carrying >

75 lbs Non-Patient 0%

• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient 60%
• Pushing or Pulling >

75 lbs Non-Patient 40%

• Reaching 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot / Leg 0%
• Repetitive Movement Hand / Arm 60%
• Running 0%
• Sitting 40%
• Squatting 60%
• Standing 60%
• Walking 60%
• Audible Speech 60%
• Hearing Acuity 60%
• Smelling Acuity 0%
• Taste Discrimination 0%
• Depth Perception 60%
• Distinguish Color 60%
• Seeing - Far 60%
• Seeing - Near 60%
• Bio hazardous Waste 60%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory 60%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion 60%
• Blood and / or Bodily Fluids 60%
• Communicable Diseases and / or Pathogens 60%
• Asbestos 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals 0%
• Dust 60%
• Gas / Vapors / Fumes 60%
• Hazardous Chemicals 0%
• Hazardous Medication 0%
• Latex 0%
• Computer Monitor 60%
• Domestic Animals 0%
• Extreme Heat / Cold 0%
• Fire Risk 0%
• Hazardous Noise 0%
• Heating Devices 0%
• Hypoxia 0%
• Laser / High Intensity Lights 0%
• Magnetic Fields 0%
• Moving Mechanical Parts 40%
• Needles / Sharp Objects 60%
• Potential Electric Shock 0%
• Potential for Physical Assault 20%
• Radiation 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights 0%
• Unprotected Heights 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces 40%

Shift : Days

Days

Disclaimer : This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job.

It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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