Orthopedic Care Technician – Casts & Patient Support

BMC Company 100; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

FSA

403(b) matching

Paid time off

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Orthopedic Technician role at BMCHS combines administrative support with direct patient care in the Orthopedic Clinic. Responsibilities include gathering patient information, scheduling appointments, and assisting with casts, splints and crutches under supervision.

This full-time position operates 8:30am–5pm with a 40-hour workweek. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and complete an Orthopedic Technology or Medical Assistant program (or equivalent).

Qualifications

• High School education or GED required.
• Completion of an Orthopedic Technology program or Medical Assistant program or military medic training or allied health coursework (A&P).
• Must pass clinical competency testing.
• At least two years of prior work experience.
• Experience with cast and traction setup is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with administrative tasks: registration, scheduling, and patient access facilitation.
• In patient care area, assist with casts, splints, braces, crutches, and traction under supervision.
• Follow hospital policies, procedures and standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Organizational skills

Medical terminology

Data entry

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or GED

Orthopedic Technology program

Medical Assistant program

Military medic training

Allied health coursework (A&P)

On-the-job orthopedic training

Job description

The Orthopedic Technician role at BMCHS combines administrative support with direct patient care in the Orthopedic Clinic. Responsibilities include gathering patient information, scheduling appointments, and assisting with casts, splints and crutches under supervision.

This full-time position operates 8:30am–5pm with a 40-hour workweek. Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and complete an Orthopedic Technology or Medical Assistant program (or equivalent).