Orthopedic​/Medical Assistant - Peds Orthopedics MPG - Well

Orthopedic/Medical Assistant – Peds Orthopedics – FT – Days – $2,500 Sign on Bonus – MPG – Wellington

Location: Wellington, Florida

Summary: Under the supervision of a physician, physician assistant or registered nurse, provide patient care to orthopedic patients.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the physician with orthopedic surgical procedures and/or orthopedic procedures.
• Provide education to patients and their families on injuries and the use of casts, splints, crutches and other orthopedic devices.
• Perform routine orthopedic procedures, including fitting, applying and removing casts, splints, bandages, braces, walkers, crutches, traction, pin/suture removal, and assistance with reductions.
• Obtain all results and/or outside images and reports at intake and download into Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Order X‑rays based on the treatment plan by physician documentation.
• Provide wound care and wound‑care education.
• Obtain vitals.
• Maintain stock of orthopedic equipment and supplies.

Competencies: Accountability, patient assessment, customer service, knowledge of disease process, patient and family‑centered care, patient safety, nursing standards, responding to change, standards of behavior.

Education & Certification Requirements: Accredited program (required). BLS American Heart E‑card (BLS AHA ECARD), BLS cert American Heart, BLS Certification Grace, BLS cert Red Cross.

Additional Job Information: Requires critical thinking, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be a graduate of an accredited Registered Orthopedic Technology Program (ROT), Certified Medical Assistant or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program, or have six (6) months of patient‑care experience or six (6) months as an orthopedic assistant and/or Medical Assistant.

Working Conditions and

Physical Requirements:

• Bending and stooping: 60%
• Keyboard entry: 60%
• Kneeling: 60%
• Lift/carry patients 35+ lbs: 40%
• Lift/carry non‑patient 0–25 lbs: 60%
• Lift/carry non‑patient 25–75 lbs: 40%
• Pushing/pulling non‑patient 0–25 lbs: 60%
• Pushing/pulling non‑patient 26–75 lbs: 60%
• Pushing/pulling non‑patient >75 lbs: 40%
• Repetitive hand/arm movement: 60%
• Standing: 60%
• Walking: 60%
• Audible speech: 60%
• Hearing acuity: 60%
• Seeing – far: 60%
• Seeing – near: 60%
• Biological hazards – respiratory: 60%
• Biological hazards – skin or ingestion: 60%
• Blood and/or bodily fluids: 60%
• Communicable diseases and/or pathogens: 60%
• Dust: 60%
• Gas/vapors/fumes: 60%
• Needles/sharp objects: 60%
• Potential for physical assault: 20%
• Wet or slippery surfaces: 40%

Shift: Primarily for office workers – not eligible for shift differential.

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

EEO Statement: Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. We recruit, hire, and promote qualified candidates without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law. We offer veteran’s preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers);

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