Full Time Orthopedic Assistant Job Opening

Missoula Bone & Joint is looking for a Full-Time Orthopedic Assistant

Duties:

Patient care responsibilities as assigned by physician/PA-C.

*Duties in italics are not to be performed by an assistant without the proper credentials until signed off by the Provider and Supervisor.

• Patient care responsibilities as assigned, which may include scheduling and organizing patient flow, accompanying patients to exam/procedure room, assist patients with changing to exam gowns, and transfer to exam table if needed.
• Assess patient’s general condition and collect patient history.
• Document health history, activities, medication dispensed/prescribed, etc., in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Provide basic patient care as ordered by provider and assist provider with various procedures.
• Provides patient education materials, communicates provider advice/instructions to patient. Documents in the EHR.
• Cast and splint application and removal.
• Fit patients with braces, boots, other DME as ordered by provider
• Wound dressing changes
• Prepare injections
• Suture and staple removal
• Sterile tray set-ups
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports
• Schedule surgery, hospital procedures and pre- and post-op appointments
• Schedule MRI, CT scans, labs, and other tests
• Schedule referrals to other physicians/providers
• Clean and stock exam rooms
• Adheres to infection control/safety guidelines and confidentiality policies
• Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and Red Flag Rules

Required:

• High school diploma or GED certificate
• RN, LPN, CMA, CST, or ATC preferred but equivalent education/experience may be considered (Credential requirements based on provider’s preference)
• Good communication skills

Preferred:

• Current state license or national certification
• Orthopedic experience

Missoula Bone & Joint is an Equal Opportunity Employer and offers excellent benefits including health insurance, 401K, generous paid time off, continuing education allowance and much more!

How To Apply:

Please visit our website at www.missoulaboneandjoint.com and click on the 'join our team' link and follow the instructions on how to apply for this position.

**Resumes submitted without an application will be rejected**

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Orthopedic: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

License:

• RN, LPN, CMA, CST, or ATC (Required)