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Pinehurst Surgical Clinic · 16 hours ago

Cast Technician

Pinehurst, NC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Pinehurst Surgical Clinic is seeking a Cast Technician who will work interdependently with healthcare professionals to provide quality healthcare to patients. The role involves performing both administrative and clinical skills to optimize patient outcomes and improve quality of life through efficient care.

Health CareHospitalMedicalOutpatient Care

Responsibilities

Appropriately schedule any time off and limit unscheduled absences

Respond to telephone inquiries relating to department services

Return patient calls promptly

Provide a clean and comfortable environment for patients

Perform all duties in a timely and efficient manner

Greet the patient as they arrive

Follow patient verification protocol

Provide high level of customer service

Explain treatment procedures

Ensure proper consents have been signed prior to the procedure by both the patient and MD

Apply casts, all shelf braces and splints as directed by MD

Provide after-care instructions

Assist the physician during examinations and procedures as needed

Provide educational materials and aftercare instructions

Supply proper equipment

Apply universal precautions and maintain a sterile field as appropriate for procedures

Escort the patient to the secretary, patient access service associate, or financial counselor

Recognize and respond to emergencies per policy

Perform administrative duties as directed

Document patient communications and treatments accurately and appropriately

Answer telephones and respond to clinical voice mail messages per policy

Maintain task lists

Complete charge tickets, labels, consents, dx codes

Accurate Documentation of input charges, notes etc. into TouchWorks per policy

Monitor & complete daily clinical tasks per department protocol

Clean rooms and change linens per clinic policy

Dispose of all biohazard material per clinic policy

Put away stock upon arrival

Perform inventory of products and prepare reports as requested

Maintain inventory and stocking of products

Sterilize and clean equipment and supplies per established protocols

Ensure maintenance of equipment is maintained

Clean exam room and nurses station counters and chairs per clinic policy

Follow OSHA guidelines and all PSC policies when caring for patients

Follow universal precautions when caring for patients; Use PPE as directed

Provide wheelchairs and assist patients with ambulation as needed

Ask for assistance when needed for lifting or transfer patients

Assist with maintaining established par levels on regularly used supplies

Avoid the need to over-night items or pay increased shipping fees for “rush orders.”

Notify your manager or discuss with peers’ blocks of time when there are no appointments to maximize down time completing tasks that are difficult to due during a busy clinic

Assist MD’s, department manager and marketing director with Department promotions as needed

Look for ways to expand the clinic services and patients. Discuss with department manager as needed

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified

Qualification

Medical Assisting CertificationBLS CertificationInfection Control KnowledgeMedical TerminologyClinical Principles KnowledgeAdministrative SkillsTelephone SkillsMulti-taskInterpersonal SkillsTeam Player