Ortho Technician

Olyortho; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 38,173 - 53,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan with company matching

PTO accrual based on position and tenure

Job summary

Olyortho is seeking an experienced Ortho Technician in Olympia, WA to assist with patient care, including the application and removal of casts, splints, and braces. This full-time role requires a high school diploma and certification as a Medical Assistant.

Responsibilities include educating patients on casting care, performing administrative tasks, and ensuring proper healing of injuries. Benefits include health insurance options and a 401k plan with matching.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience with casting and durable medical equipment.
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant, or ability to become one within 90 days of hire.
• Active BLS certification or ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Aid in patient care by applying and removing casts, splints, and braces.
• Educate patients on proper casting care and the use of assistive devices.
• Perform administrative tasks, including the removal of sutures and re-bandaging wounds.

Skills

Experience with casting and DME

BLS certification

Education

Highschool Diploma or GED

Certified or Registered Medical Assistant

Job description

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Olympia, WA, US

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4 days ago Requisition ID: 1279

Salary Range: $27.71 To $38.63 Hourly

Location: Olympia, WA

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $27.71 - $38.63 per hour

(Pay is determined based on years of experience)

Summary of benefits

OOA covers part or all of the cost for Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-term Disability Insurance. Employees are eligible to participate in a 401k plan with company matching. Flex spending plans, uniform allowances, and an Employee Assistance Program available as well. PTO is accrued depending on position, FTE status, and tenure.

Olympia Orthopaedics is a drug-free, alcohol-free, and smoke-free workplace. If offered employment, passage of background screen and pre-employment drug screen is required. Please note nicotine levels are included in testing.

At Olympia Orthopaedic Associates, an Ortho Technician is a Medical Assistant who aids in patient care by performing the application and removal of casts, splints, and braces. You will help ensure proper healing of patient injuries through education of proper casting care and instruction on using crutches, walkers, and other aides. Along with administrative tasks, you could also be responsible for removal of sutures and staples, re-bandaging of wounds, and/or application of steri-strips.

• Highschool Diploma or GED
• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant, or the ability to become a Registered Medical Assistant within 90 days of hire.
• Active BLS certification or the ability to obtain one within 90 days of hire.
• Minimum 1 year of experience with casting and DME.

For a complete Ortho Technician job description, please see attached document or visit: https://olyortho.com and select Careers.

Questions about this job ad? Contact our Recruiter, Gabrielle, at [e-mail]

It is the policy of OOA to provide equal opportunity for employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, marital status, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, or other status protected by local, state, or federal law. All applicants for employment are evaluated on the basis of education, training, experience, skill, aptitude, and other work-related factors.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to Gabrielle Coviello, Recruiting Coordinator, [e-mail].