Ortho Tech MA: Casts, Bracing & Patient Care

CommonSpirit Health; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health Medical Group is seeking an Ortho Tech Medical Assistant to support orthopedic specialists with casts, splints, and braces, ensuring patient comfort and education during applications and removals. You will prep patients, maintain equipment, and document interactions in the EMR.

Requirements include a Medical Assistant program graduate or U.S. Armed Forces medical training, six months casting experience, and CPR.

Qualifications

• Six months related experience with casting, splinting and bracing.
• Graduate of Medical Assistant Program or completion of U.S. Armed Forces medical services training.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR.
• Preferred: Previous MA experience, EMR experience, experience in designated specialty, bilingual skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintains hospital standards and collects laboratory specimens.
• Assists nurse/physician during examinations and procedures.
• Retrieves equipment and supplies.
• Performs follow-up actions as directed.
• Documents relevant findings in patient records.
• Monitors and records vital signs, weight, positioning and glucose readings per RN instructions.

Skills

Orthopedic anatomy

Aseptic techniques

Device application

Education

Medical Assistant Program

Armed Forces medical training

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Dignity Health Medical Group is seeking an Ortho Tech Medical Assistant to support orthopedic specialists with casts, splints, and braces, ensuring patient comfort and education during applications and removals. You will prep patients, maintain equipment, and document interactions in the EMR.

Requirements include a Medical Assistant program graduate or U.S. Armed Forces medical training, six months casting experience, and CPR.