Medical Assistant Ortho Tech, Hand & Upper Extremity Clinic, 40 Hour, Days
Core
Provides clinical care and clerical support in an orthopedic hand and upper extremity clinic, assisting with cast application/removal, brace fitting, and patient preparation.
Role type
Medical Assistant I (Clinical & Clerical)
Builds
Patient care workflows and orthopedic support services
Domain
Healthcare / Orthopedics
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cast application and removal, brace fitting and adjustment, vital signs monitoring, patient positioning and transport, instrument sterilization, medical record maintenance, insurance verification, BLS certification
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
Electronic medical record systems, plaster and fiberglass casting materials
Responsibilities
Apply and remove casts and splints; fit and adjust orthopedic braces and assist with gait training; assist with wound care, suture removal, and surgical setup; monitor patient vitals and document progress; maintain and sterilize clinical instruments; manage patient scheduling and insurance verification.
Seniority
Entry-level, non-exempt