CMA or LPN- Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery

Job Description Summary

Full-time CMA or LPN for growing Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery clinic position. The CMA or LPN will report to the Ambulatory Services Manager and excel at multi-tasking, efficiency, teamwork and collaboration. This position is responsible for assisting in examination and treatment of Pediatric Orthopedic surgery patients, use of EMR, and preparing patient for provider visit. Come join a growing practice that is changing what's possible in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at MUSC!

Full-time CMA or LPN for growing Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery clinic position. The CMA or LPN will report to the Ambulatory Services Manager and excel at multi-tasking, efficiency, teamwork and collaboration. This position is responsible for assisting in examination and treatment of Pediatric Orthopedic surgery patients, use of EMR, and preparing patient for provider visit. Come join a growing practice that is changing what's possible in Pediatric Orthopedic Surgery at MUSC!

MUSC Summey Medical Pavilion is a pediatric outpatient clinic that falls under the Shawn Jenkin’s Children’s Hospital ing the day, we host a variety of pediatric subspecialists. In addition to that, we provide a walk-in After Hours Care, which is a direct extension of our pediatric emergency department to serve our community during the hours when most pediatricians are closed.

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Employee

Regular

CC000571 CHS
- Ortho / Urgent Care
- Children's Ambulatory Center (Offsite)

Hourly

Health-25

40

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The Peds Orthopedic Surgery CMA and/or LPN reports to the Ambulatory Services Manager. The CMA and/or LPN perform multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. Assists in examination and treatment of pediatric orthopedic surgery patients under the direction of a physician, interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients' medical records.

Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.

Shift schedule for this position is Monday through Friday 8am-430pm. Closed on holidays and weekends.

Orthopedic Experience Also Preferred.

Graduate from an accredited Practical Nurse program with six months of patient care experience required. Licensed as an LPN within the state of South Carolina or a compact state. A current CPR card is required; either an American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers card or an American Red Cross Professional Rescuer card. Ability to demonstrate commitment to patient centered care philosophy as evidenced by effective communications skills, professional demeanor, and excellent interpersonal skills.

Ability and motivation to articulate and support departmental philosophy of excellent guest relations. Must communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Must be computer literate. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.

(Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with…