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Medical Assistant - Casting Specialist, Orthopedic Surgery, (San Rafael), Full-Time, Days
MarinHealth
San Rafael (CA)
On-site
USD 80,000 - 100,000
Full time
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Job summary
MarinHealth is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant - Casting Specialist to support the Orthopedic Surgery team in San Rafael. This full-time role involves direct patient care, including the application and removal of orthopedic casts, and ensuring quality patient management in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in medical settings and a passion for patient care, contributing to a dynamic clinical team focused on delivering top-quality healthcare.
Qualifications
- Minimum one year of medical assisting experience is preferred.
- Medical Assistant certificate required.
- BLS Certification required.
Responsibilities
- Room and prep patients, obtain vitals, and document symptoms.
- Assist with orthopedic casting procedures and patient education.
- Maintain cleanliness of patient areas and supplies.
Skills
Education
Job description
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About Marinhealth
Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.
About Marinhealth
Are you looking for a place where you are empowered to bring innovation to reality? Join MarinHealth, an integrated, independent healthcare system with deep roots throughout the North Bay. With a world-class physician and clinical team, an affiliation with UCSF Health, an ever-expanding network of clinics, and a new state-of-the-art hospital, MarinHealth is growing quickly. MarinHealth comprises MarinHealth Medical Center, a 327-bed hospital in Greenbrae, and 55 primary care and specialty clinics in Marin, Sonoma, and Napa Counties. We attract healthcare’s most talented trailblazers who appreciate having the best of both worlds: the pioneering medicine of an academic medical center combined with an independent hospital's personalized, caring touch.
MarinHealth is already realizing the benefits of impressive growth and has consistently earned high praise and accolades, including being Named One of the Top 250 Hospitals Nationwide by Healthgrades, receiving a 5-star Ranking for Overall Hospital Quality from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and being named the Best Hospital in San Francisco/Marin by Bay Area Parent, among others.
Company
Prima Medical Foundation dba MarinHealth Medical Network
Work Shift
8 Hour (days) (United States of America)
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Job Description Summary
The Medical Assistant- Casting Specialist, under the supervision of the Clinical Lead and Practice Leader, is responsible for assisting in the delivery of healthcare and patient care management. This role assists the providers within the scope of practice to provide quality patient care. This includes gathering patient information, assessing patient requests, obtaining and monitoring patient vitals, assisting with procedures, and re-processing instruments. Additionally, this role is responsible for the application, adjustment, and removal of orthopedic immobilization devices, including plaster and synthetic casts, splints, and braces, under the supervision of licensed medical providers.
Job Requirements, Prerequisites And Essential Functions
Pay Range: $29.49 - $34.33 - $40.05
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Direct patient care:
- Rooming patients, including obtaining vital signs, obtaining reason for visit, and documenting symptoms their frequency, and severity.
- Documents all required information in electronic medical records.
- Provide injections and immunizations as ordered by the provider.
- Provide assistance during medical procedures.
- Obtain all patient information required to meet regulatory obligations.
- Track the receipt of all results for all ordered tests.
- Ability to perform POCT as well as all quality controls.
- Use electronic medical records and work off “task lists” to complete patient visits or requests.
- Provides patients with accurate information when answering questions and concerns.
- Maintains patient records and protects patient confidentiality.
- Complete referrals accurately and appropriately.
- Disinfect exam rooms between patients and all patient areas at the end of the day.
- Assist with clinic upkeep, including daily cleaning and supply ordering/inventory.
- Perform reprocessing of scopes and or probes after completion of competency in specialty clinics.
- Perform all steps related to sterilization of instruments and use of autoclave.
- Apply, adjust, and remove orthopedic immobilization devices, including plaster and synthetic casts, splints, and braces, under the supervision of licensed medical providers.
- Prepare patients for casting procedures by covering affected areas with appropriate protective materials such as stockinette and padding.
- Educate patients and their families on proper cast care, hygiene practices, and activity limitations to ensure optimal healing.
- Assist in fitting and instructing patients on the use of orthopedic support devices, including crutches, walkers, and braces.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of casting materials and equipment, ensuring adherence to infection control protocols.
- Document all procedures and patient interactions accurately in the electronic health record system.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team to monitor patient progress and report any concerns related to orthopedic care.
- Remains calm and effective in an emergency or in high-pressure situations.
- Collaborate with team members on various ongoing projects.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Comply with all OSHA and safety regulations.
- This position may require working in multiple locations.
Education:
- High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate required.
- Completion of a casting course, or workshop.
- A Medical Assistant certificate is required.
- BLS Certification (American Heart Association) required.
- At least one year of related medical assisting experience in a physician’s office or other clinical setting, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Experience with casting is necessary.
"MarinHealth is a diverse community of people with many different talents. We seek candidates whose work experience has prepared them to contribute to our professional, C.A.R.E.S standards (Communication, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Safety) . These behavioral standards help us create a healing environment for patients and colleagues alike. By committing to them and holding ourselves accountable, we can build trust and ensure clear communication.
At MarinHealth, our top priority is the well-being of our employees, patients, and community. As such, we require all employees to receive necessary immunizations, including the measles, mumps, varicella, and seasonal flu vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter. Additionally, the continued recommendation to obtain a COVID + booster vaccination status. We understand that some individuals may require medical or religious exemptions from these requirements, and we remain committed to prioritizing the health and safety of all. Thank you for helping us in our efforts to maintain a healthy and safe environment.
The compensation for this role listed on this posting is in compliance with applicable law. The selected candidate’s compensation will be determined based on the individual’s skills, experience, internal/market equity factors, and qualifications. This posted minimum and maximum range represents the minimum and maximum of what we reasonably expect to compensate for the position. Furthermore, all compensation decisions are ultimately determined in accordance with our compensation philosophy. Compensation for positions covered by collective bargaining agreements are governed by the agreements in the aforementioned document."
- Seniority levelEntry level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionHealth Care Provider
- IndustriesHospitals and Health Care
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