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Cast Technician/Medical Assistant
$68k-81k (estimate)
Full Time
0 Months Ago
Alabama Orthopaedic Clinic, PC is Hiring a Cast Technician/Medical Assistant Near Mobile, AL
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Job Title: Cast Technician (Orthopaedic) Department: Clinical
Reports To: Clinical Director Effective Date: January 1, 2023
Job Summary:
The Casting Technician 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 Casting Technician- ensures the proper maintenance, record keeping, and ordering of tools, equipment and/or inventory. As a member of the clinical team, this position will also have other clinical duties to ensure the best possible care for our patients.
Responsibilities & Duties:
- Apply appropriate cast/splint per physician order using appropriate casting/ splint material with body in appropriate position.
- Shape cast to ensure maximum comfort and minimum unnecessary pressures.
- Trim and remodel cast to ensure comfort and fit with cast knife, cast cutter, and cast spreader to remove parts of cast and to enlarge cast to decrease pressure in swollen area.
- Performs appropriate documentation and patient education related to cast or splinting and as directed by Physician, Physician Assistant or Nurse.
- Mold, fit and trim synthetic or plastic splints to fit patients.
- Customize splints and braces as necessary for patient use.
- Obtain measurements from patient as necessary.
- Prepare mold of appropriate part of patient’s body ensuring body part in proper alignment.
- Position, align and adjust orthopedic device on correct body part ensuring correct fit to patient with maximum possible comfort.
- Adjust hinged orthopedic devices to physician specifications.
- Modify or customize brace or splint for appropriate patient fit.
- Instruct patient on use, adjustment, and adaptation and care of device.
Clinic Team Member Responsibilities:
- Communicate effectively with patients/families and the clinic team in a manner that promotes positive working relationships.
- Understand own behavior and how it affects others.
- Within defined standards and with minimal supervision, problem solves and makes decisions about clinic functions and patient care issues as an active team member.
- Occasionally provide organizational and clerical support to facilitate optimal patient care and clinic operation.
- Demonstrate proficiency in use of the computer for appointment scheduling, visit processing, order entry, charge entry, documentation of patient care and retrieval of information.
- Participate in orientation of selected employees.
- Complete required annual in-service and training programs.
Requirements/Preferences:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required
- Prior clinical experience required
- Prior Experience in Orthopaedic care preferred
- Certified Medical Assistant preferred
- Must possess basic computer skills (email, messaging, etc.)
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting/carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds from time to time.
- The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access equipment, medical supplies, etc.
- Above average endurance.
Miscellaneous Requirements:
- Above average communication skills
- Above average interpersonal relationship skills
- Must have strong customer service
- Must have strong attention for detail
- Must be proficient using computer programs
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
- CMA preferred but not required
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
SALARY
$68k-81k (estimate)
POST DATE
05/09/2023
EXPIRATION DATE
05/23/2024
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