Orthopedic Medical Assistant - Peds Orthopedics - FT - Days - 2500 Sign on Bonus - MPG
Orthopedic Medical Assistant - Peds Orthopedics - FT - Days - 2500 Sign on Bonus - MPG
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Job Description
Location:
Coral Springs FloridaAt Memorial we are dedicated to improving the health wellbeing 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. This position requires travel to multiple locations: Weston Miramar Hollywood Coral Spring and Boca Raton.Responsibilities:
Maintains stock of orthopedic equipment and supplies.
Provide wound care and wound care education.
Obtains all results and/or outside images and reports at intake and downloads into Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
Ortho Assistant order XRays based on the treatment plan by the physicians documentations.
Performs routine orthopedic procedures including fitting applying and removing casts splints bandages braces walkers crutches traction pin/suture removal and assists with reductions.
Provides education to patients and their families on their injuries and use of casts splints crutches and other orthopedic devices.
Assist physician with orthopedic surgical procedures and/or with orthopedic procedures.
Obtain vitals.
Competencies:
ACCOUNTABILITY ASSESSMENT PATIENTS CUSTOMER SERVICE KNOWLEDGE OF DISEASE PROCESS PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE PATIENT SAFETY NURSING RESPONDING TO CHANGE STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOREducation and Certification Requirements:
Accredited Program (Required)BLS American Heart ECard (BLS AHA ECARD) American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART) BLS Cert American Heartnon ecard (BLS AHA) American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART) BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE)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 Work Experience: Must be a graduate of an accredited Registered Orthopedic Technology Program (ROT) or Certified 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 NonPatient 60
- Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs 75 lbs NonPatient 40
- Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs NonPatient 0
- Pushing or Pulling 0 25 lbs NonPatient 60
- Pushing or Pulling 26 75 lbs NonPatient 60
- Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs NonPatient 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 20
- Radiation 0
- Sudden Decompression During Flights 0
- Unprotected Heights 0
- Wet or Slippery Surfaces 40
Shift:
Primarily for office workers not eligible for shift differentialDisclaimer: 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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Employment is subject to post offer preplacement assessment including drug testing.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
