Clinic Assistant/Cast Technician

CAMPBELL CLINIC PC•Germantown, TN

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Campbell Clinic, founded in 1909, is a national leader in orthopaedics. Our mission is to provide unsurpassed patient care while being recognized as the leader in teaching and research in the profession of orthopaedic surgery. This position provides support in all aspects of patient care. The Clinic Assistant/Cast Technician designs, applies, removes, and adjusts a wide variety of casts, splints, soft goods, and other orthopaedic devices as directed by the physician.

Requirements

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
One year in healthcare environment is preferred.
Must be computer literate. Basic computer skills required.
Certified Medical Assistant preferred.
Must be able to pass Medical Assistant Certification upon hire at the clinic.
Successful completion of the casting training program within 90 days of employment is required.

Responsibilities

Directs and escorts patients to appropriate treatment areas
Obtains appropriate information to aid the physician in the treatment of the patient
Prepares patient for casting procedures and explains techniques
Performs suture removal and dressing changes
Assists physician in minor office procedures such as biopsies, injections, and aspirations
Applies, removes, and fits soft goods
Ensures exam rooms, pods, and cast department are clean and properly stocked
Maintains sterilization of clinic instruments
Maintains cast department patient log
Schedules patient's appointments, tests, and surgeries when necessary
Assists in answering phone calls while in clinic
Regular and Predictable attendance
Ability to work in a cooperative manner with others
Performs other related duties as assigned