Pediatric Orthopedic Tech - Medical Assistant

St. Francis Medical Center • Baton Rouge, LA

90d

About The Position

The Orthopedic Tech 1 - MA is responsible for application and removal of casts including complex casting and orthopedic splints and devices. The position has a significant amount of patient contact and is typically involved in the team assessment of patient needs and fitting/finishing services of patients. The Orthopedic Tech 1 - MA ensures the proper maintenance, record keeping, and ordering of tools, equipment and/or inventory. This position requires a fundamental knowledge of technical work with orthopedic bracing and casting related activities. Positions allocated to this level are responsible for application, modification, repair and fitting of a wide variety of casts, splints and braces. Casting activities include application of upper and lower extremity casts from simple to complex using a variety of materials; arrange, assemble and adjust traction equipment; apply and adjust braces and splints; and remove sutures and staples. The Orthopedic Tech 1 - MA will also assist in stocking and ordering of supplies. Clinical work is performed under the general supervision of a licensed patient care professional or supervisory staff.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years' experience in an orthopedic clinic and/or hospital setting.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program.
• Completion of Certified Orthopedic Technology training program preferred.
• Completion of an Allied Health program in a related field with Surgical Assist program preferred.
• Ability to apply and remove casts and splints.
• Ability to assemble and adjust traction equipment.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to multi-task efficiently and take direction from multiple sources.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to manage interactions with difficult people.
• Excellent telephone skills.
• Computer literate: Ability to document care performed in electronic medical record.
• American Heart Association BLS Certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of orthopedic related activities including applying and removing dressings, removing sutures/staples, applying, and removing casts and splints.
• Assist provider team with surgical casting needs.
• Assist physician in back-office duties including rooming patients, taking vital signs, and patient history, and assisting with minor procedures.
• Properly identifies patient by requesting patient name, DOB prior to any patient interactions.
• Ensures confidentiality of protected patient health information by utilizing safe business practices that support HIPAA regulations.
• Assists the physician with minor surgical procedures and follows appropriate procedures for obtaining, handling, and processing specimens and cultures.
• Maintain work area, exam rooms, supplies, and equipment.
• Perform associated clerical tasks including scheduling, filing, phone messages, preparing charts, etc.
• Maintain a professional appearance and personal conduct at all times.
• Work as a team member within the orthopedics department and all other departments.
• Document work processes as required.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree