Medical Assistant 2, Cast Tech Position Available In South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Medical Assistant 2, Cast Tech Yale University

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Milford, CT Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$48.6K

• $57K a year 1 day ago Qualifications ROT Clinic Mid-level Cleaning 2 years Orthopaedic Technologist Certified Communication skills Certified Medical Assistant Full Job Description Clinical Affairs
• YMA Clinical Operations 95436BR University Job Title Medical Assistant 2, Specialist Bargaining Unit L34
• Local 34 (Yale Union Group) Time Type Full time Duration Type Regular Compensation Grade Labor Grade D Wage Ranges Click here to see our Wage Ranges Searchable Job Family Administration, Clinical Total # of hours to be worked: 37.

5 Work Week Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day) Work Location Outside of campus, within Connecticut Worksite Address 48 Wellington Road Milford, CT 06461

Work Model On-site Position Focus:

Performs duties that support patient care including cast application, cast removal, autoclave instruments, technical procedures, DME application and inventory, direct and indirect patient care. All essential activities that provide comprehensive care to patients and contribute to the efficient operation of the clinic. This position supports the Milford Orthopedics clinic at 48 Wellington Rd. Essential Duties 1. Maintains a comfortable, safe and clean environment adhering to environmental, health and safety standards. 2. Under the direction of the physician or other licensed personnel, applies, adjusts or removes various types of casts, splints and braces. 3. Ensures patient safety at all times by demonstrating proper use of equipment and application/removal techniques. 4. Fabricates and fits braces, standard and custom splints, crutches and other medical equipment according to protocol and physician direction. 5. Maintains par levels of inventory and stocks exam rooms, replenishes and orders supplies including linen as needed. 6. Responsible for maintaining, cleaning and sterilization of medical instruments using an autoclave. 7. Gives appropriate post exam instructions to patients as instructed by physician or other licensed personnel or written protocol. 8. Communicate all changes in patients’ condition and problems beyond the scope and responsibility to physician or other licensed personnel. 9. When casting responsibilities are not needed, expected to perform routine work of C-Level Medical Assistant as needed. 10. Other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Four years of related experience, 2 years of direct casting experience. Required Skill/Ability 1: Demonstrated proficiency with medical assisting standards and principles including all casting procedures. Proven ability to apply or remove a variety of Durable Medical Equipment and provide patient education under the guidance of physician or licensed personnel. Required Skill/Ability 2: Proven ability with operational processes in a medical setting (i.e. clinical data collection, phlebotomy, and assisting physician or license personnel with in-office procedures). Required Skill/Ability 3: Demonstrate proficiency in cleaning and maintaining all clinic specialty equipment according to infection control standards and clinic procedures. Required Skill/Ability 4: Demonstrated ability to generate trusting and supportive relationships with patients, families, staff and faculty. Required Skill/Ability 5: Strong communication skills, professionalism, and reliability. Required Licenses or Certifications Certification by the American Association of Medical Assistants or American Registry of Medical Assistants (or ability to get certification/registration within 90 days of employment). (Certification for Casting) Registration by the American Society of Orthopedic professionals or Certification by the National Board for Certification of Orthopedic Technologists. Drug Screen No Health Screening No Background Check Requirements All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit “Learn about background checks” under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It’s Your Yale website. Health Care Worker This role is a healthcare worker position. Healthcare workers (HCW) are defined as university employees working a healthcare setting who have the potential for direct or indirect exposure to patients, human research subjects or infectious materials including body substance, contaminated medical supplies, devices and equipment, surfaces, or air. HCW have specific health requirements that must be met prior to starting work, including MMR vaccine or immunity, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine or immunity, TB screening, COVID vaccine according to University policy, hepatitis B vaccine or immunity, and annual flu vaccination. Posting Disclaimer The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement:

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