What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinic Assistant / Cast Technician - Full-Time 40-hours position at CAMPBELL CLINIC PC?
Job Description
Job Description
Campbell Clinic, founded in 1909 by Dr. Willis C. Campbell, is recognized as a national leader in sports medicine, pediatric orthopaedics, joint replacement, orthopaedic oncology, orthopaedic trauma, physical medicine and rehabilitation, urgent care, and surgery of the hand, hip, foot, knee, shoulder and spine.
Our current team of specialists offer care at five outpatient clinics and two ambulatory surgery centers, as well as several hospitals throughout the mid south.
You don’t become a world leader in orthopaedics without a great team. We provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities for both Campbell Clinic employees and our practice as a whole. We hope you will consider joining our team and becoming a part of the Campbell Clinic family.
Our Mission :
To provide unsurpassed patient care while being recognized as the leader in teaching and research in the profession of orthopaedic surgery.
POSITION SUMMARY
Provides support in all aspects of patient care. Designs, applies, removes, and adjusts a wide variety of casts, splints, soft goods, and other orthopaedic devices as directed by the physician.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
- 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
SKILLS & ABILITIES
Education : High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) required.
Experience : One year in healthcare environment is preferred.
Computer Skills : Must be computer literate. Basic computer skills required.
Certifications &Licenses : Certified Medical Assistant preferred. Must be able to pass Medical Assistant Certification upon hire at the clinic.
Other Requirements : Successful completion of the casting training program within 90 days of employment is required.
Campbell Clinic Benefit Summary :
Campbell Clinic offers a lucrative benefit package to support employees and their families.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled
