Orthopedic Medical Assistant
Company: Cambridge Health Alliance
Location: Nahant
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Location: -CHA Cambridge Hospital -Work Days: -M-F 8-5:30 -
-Category: -Medical Assistant - -Department: -CHA Bone & Joint
Center Cambridge - -Job Type: Full time - -Work Shift: Day
-Hours/Week: 40.00 -Union: Yes -Union Name: CH Laborers
380DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:CHA has an expert orthopedics team that
understands bones, muscles, and joints. Our services range from
injury evaluation to complex surgery, depending on your specific
health needs. We believe that our team provides care that meets or
exceeds that found in most other Boston-area hospitals. And, as
part of a regional healthcare system, we see patients at three
convenient Boston-area locations: CHA Assembly Square, Cambridge
Hospital, and the CHA Malden Care Center. - -Summary:
--- Under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse,
the Licensed Practical Nurse and the Provider, provides patient
centered care on stable patient populations and treatment of
orthopedic patients, including casting,
bracing.Responsibilities:
--- Assists Provider/Nursing with patient care and rooming of
clinic patients; properly fits and applies preoperative braces,
crutches, and other soft goods; assists in preparation for and
application of casts and orthopedic appliances; changes dressings;
removes sutures, casts, and splints.
--- Assists Providers and nurses with orthopedic procedures,
including procedures, including wound care, aspirations, minor
surgical procedures, fractured reductions, etc.; instructs patients
in cast and traction care and the use of orthopedic appliances.
--- Maintains clean and well-stocked cast and soft goods room;
orders special supplies and/or equipment.
--- Coordinated data collection resources for the clinic
information systems.
--- Remains current with orthopedic trends, care and supplies;
performs other duties as assigned.
--- Basic knowledge of MS Office Software, including Excel and
Word.
--- Maintains strict confidentiality and professionalism in all
communications with physicians, patients, staff and professional
contacts.
--- Be able to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
--- Be able to work independently and as a team player.
--- Must be able to exercise initiative, judgment, discretion, and
decision making skills to achieve organizational objectives.
--- Be able to multi-task and prioritize tasks.
--- Be able to work independently and as a team player.
--- Ability to articulate descriptions of orthopedic conditions
based upon a basic understanding of anatomical structures and their
relationship with one another.
--- Ability to apply and remove upper and lower extremity
casts.
--- Understanding of theory and application of skin and skeletal
fraction.
--- Understanding of the proper application of aseptic techniques
in dressing change and in setting up surgical fields.
--- Understand and establish policy and procedure directives.
--- Other duties as required.
- - -MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Other information:
High School Diploma
--- Certifications:
Maintains current Basic Life Support "C" certification,
Certification from Accredited Institution for Orthopedic
Professionals Required
--- Work Experience:
A minimum of 1 year of Ambulatory Orthopedic Clinic experience
required.
--- Linguistic Capabilities:
Knowledge of a second language preferred.
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In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health
Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to
discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender,
age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender
identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic
protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining
a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal
employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful
discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion,
salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career
development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of
discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in
the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile
work environment.
- Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including
your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care
centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an
integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the
underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on
challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to
help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves
access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our
employees believe in where they work and why many build long,
rewarding careers at CHA.
Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that
charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision
of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also
recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and
prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional
development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is
changing the way we provide care and improving the health and
experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed,
compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of
better health and equity a reality.
At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day
knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care
to the People.
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