Clinic Medical Assistant- Ortho Cast- WestSound Orthopaedics

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Clinic Medical Assistant- Ortho Cast- WestSound Orthopaedics','Full-time','Clinical Support','8am to 5pm','8am to 5pm','80','80','Occasional','Occasional','WASHINGTON-SILVERDALE-FRANCISCAN ORTHO ASSOC SILVERDALE','','!*!CHI Franciscan Health has exciting and rewarding careers with competitive salaries and benefits.  The Franciscan Medical Group WestSound Orthopedics is looking for an energetic and self motivating Casting Tech/Medical Assistant to join their team! This position supports the premier Orthopedic practice on the Peninsula that has a dynamic team based approach to care.  This position has a flexible work schedule!

Our mission is to deliver high quality care that meets our patients' medical needs while providing emotional and spiritual support to patients and their families. We believe this three-part approach — physical, emotional, and spiritual — is essential to healing the whole person. Come join our team!


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 provider’s 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.

Additional Responsibilities:

Adheres to and exhibits our Core Values of Reverence, Integrity, Compassion and Excellence. 
','!*!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.

 ','We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.','2018-R0146596','CHI-Franciscan Medical Group','Clinic Medical Assistant- Ortho Cast- WestSound Orthopaedics

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