Ortho Specialist ( Non-Certified) Ortho Associates FT/40HRS
Company: CHRISTUS Health
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: February 17, 2021
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Job Description:
DescriptionThe Orthopedic Specialist's primary function is to
support the Orthopedics Surgeon with patient care as directed and
also has the ability and training to perform basic medical
assistant duties and front desk specialist duties as needed. As a
member of the Orthopedics Team, the Specialist delivers patient
care and assumes appropriate responsibilities concerning
non-surgical procedures. The Specialist assists the Orthopedics
Surgeon with clinical patient care including: casting, scheduling
of surgical and diagnostic procedures, managing patient care during
a clinic (including patient flow through the exam and X-ray rooms),
answering patient inquiries, and fielding messages and requests
directed to the surgeon. In addition, the Specialist is frequently
called upon to triage patient phone calls regarding symptoms,
urgency of their injury/illness, and immediate care to manage
pain/injuries prior to coming in for an appointment. The Specialist
may also assist with rooming patients, taking vital signs, obtains
history of chief complaint for visit. On occasion the Specialist
may assist with front desk duties such as greeting and registering
patients RequirementsMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: High School
Graduate or equivalent. Successful completion (by means of a
certificate) of an accredited medical assistant program of study
inclusive of the required skills preferred but not required or
successful completion and proof of EMT training.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: BLS issued through American Heart
Association required. SKILLS: * Ability to describe various
orthopaedic conditions based on an understanding of anatomical
structures and their relationship with one another. * Ability to
apply, adjust and remove common orthopaedic devices, using standard
practice as a guide. * Knowledge of the proper application of
aseptic techniques in dressing change and the removal of sutures or
staples. * Ability to interpret simple fractures and dislocations
on X-ray films. * Understanding of clinic and environmental safety
and precautions. * Thorough working knowledge of musculoskeletal
system. * Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical
terminology. * Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with
principles of aseptic techniques. * Basic knowledge of application
and use of orthopaedic equipment and supplies. * Effective
communication skills. * Excellent customer service skills. *
Desired Skill: Ability to perform in an operating room environment
as first and second assist or scrub technician under the direct
supervision of a surgeon. * Desired Skill: Ability to supervise and
train other certified or eligible Orthopaedic Technologists.
EXPERIENCE: One year full-time work experience in a hospital,
clinic or office setting, working directly in the treatment of
orthopedic patient(s) preferred. NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
-Responsible to: Clinic Manager, Orthopedic Clinics ENVIRONMENT: -
Bloodborne pathogen: A PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Lifts, transfers and
positions patients and equipment in excess of 150 pounds. Some
positioning or lifting of patients up to 300 pounds.
Keywords: CHRISTUS Health, Santa Fe , Ortho Specialist ( Non-Certified) Ortho Associates FT/40HRS, Other , Santa Fe, New Mexico
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