Assistant - Orthopedic

Memorial Healthcare System; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare System in Florida seeks a patient care professional with strong critical thinking, clear communication, and decisive action under pressure. The role requires ROT/CMA/EMT training or about six months of patient care experience, including orthopedic or medical assisting.

This is a frontline position within a compassionate, patient-centered care team in our Florida facilities. Ideal candidates have ROT, CMA, or EMT credentials, or six months of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited ROT program, CMA or EMT program, or have 6 months of patient care experience.
• Experience as orthopedic assistant or Medical Assistant is acceptable.
• Able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Skills

Critical thinking

Effective communication

Decisive judgment

Work with minimal supervision

Stress tolerance

Education

ROT program graduate

Certified Medical Assistant

EMT program

6 months patient care experience

6 months orthopedic assistant experience

Medical Assistant

Job description

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Required Work Experience: Must be a graduate of an accredited Registered Orthopedic Technology Program (ROT), or Certified Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program or have six (6) months of patient care experience or six (6) months experience as an orthopedic assistant, and/or Medical Assistant.

Memorial Healthcare System is a community of caregivers dedicated to delivering quality patient- and family-centered care. This passion for caring extends to our teammates, who support one another and create heartfelt connections that last a lifetime. We are one family at the heart of exceptional care. Join us as we elevate the well-being of everyone we touch. #teamMHSflorida