Ortho Cast Medical Assistant
Ortho Cast Medical Assistant
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Job Description
Overview
Sign on Bonus for qualifying new external Certified Medical Assistants available!
In 2020 united in a fierce commitment to deliver the highest quality care and exceptional patient experience Virginia Mason and CHI Franciscan Health came together as natural partners to build a new health system centered around the patient: Virginia Mason Franciscan Health. Our combined system builds upon the scale and expertise of our nearly 300 sites of care including 11 hospitals and nearly 5000 physicians and providers. Together we are empowered to make an even greater impact on the health and well-being of our communities.
CHI Franciscan and Virginia Mason are now united to build the future of patient-centered care across the Pacific Northwest. That means a seamlessly connected system offering quality care close to home. From basic health needs to the most complex highly specialized care our patients can count on us to meet their needs with convenient access to the regions most prestigious experts and innovative treatments and technologies.
Responsibilities
Franciscan Medical Group as part of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health is currently seeking a full time Clinic Medical Assistant - Ortho Cast Tech for our Franciscan Surgical Foot and Ankle Associates in Tacoma WA. Seeking a MA/Cast tech for a team-based environment in a busy Foot & Ankle Clinic. Free parking. Ample hands-on patient care in an ambulatory outpatient clinic setting. Gorgeous view of Commencement Bay. No nights major holidays or weekends. Excellent Benefits Package. Free covered parking.
Job Summary:
- Applies and removes orthopedic appliances including casts splints and braces.
- Educates patients regarding proper care and application of appliances under the direction of the ordering provider. Assists physicians/mid-level provider with pin removal incision and drainage setting fractures joint injections and other procedures. Requires knowledge of sterile technique and of orthopedic supplies 1 year of experience and certification by the National Association of Orthopedic Technicians or American Society of Orthopedic Professionals (ASOP).
Essential Duties:
- Greet and prepare patients for the practitioner. Obtain and record vital signs and other appropriate information such as height weight drug allergies current medications and presenting problem. Administer ordered medications via oral subcutaneous intramuscular or intradermal routes within the scope of the Medical Assistant guidelines/licensing.
- Assist with diagnostic tests and clinical procedures to appropriate level of training and established procedures. Apply and remove orthopedic appliances including casts splints and braces under the direction of the ordering provider. Assist physicians/mid-level providers with pin removal incision and drainage setting fractures joint injections and other procedures.
- Educate patients regarding proper care and application of appliances under the direction of the ordering provider.
- Manage patient flow ensuring enough time for patient and family education. Provide patient mobility assistance as necessary.
- Prepare clean and sterilize instruments and maintain equipment; keep patient exam rooms clean and orderly; dispose of contaminated items according to Franciscan Medical Group Exposure Control Plan; anticipate providers needs for medications supplies and equipment and plan accordingly.
- Schedule patient appointments and perform other clerical duties as needed. Screen communicate and respond to patient needs appropriately.
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Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- High school diploma (or GED equivalent) plus completion of a Medical Assistant program and one (1) year experience as a Medical Assistant and/or Cast Technician in a clinic or acute care setting required.
License/Certification:
- Washington State certification as a Medical Assistant-Certified.
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification within 30 days of hire date.
- Certification by the National Association of Orthopedic Technicians or American Society of Orthopedic Professionals (ASOP) within 6 months of hire.
Employment Type
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