SUMMARY
The Cast Technician (works the same job duties as our clinical staff which are multi-skilled health professionals who work interdependently with other healthcare professionals to provide quality healthcare to the patient. They are trained to perform both administrative and clinical skills. The goal of the Clinical staff is to optimize outcomes and improve the quality of life for patients through efficient, cost-effective care.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assisting Program preferred
- Current Certification or Registration with no restrictions preferred
- Current BLS Certification
- Knowledge of infection control, sterile technique and basic health and safety precautions applicable for work in a clinic setting
- Use and apply medical terminology appropriately
- Thorough knowledge of general clinical principles, methodology and measures for outcomes
- Complete Administrative skills necessary to effectively manage office practice
- Medical and/or surgical experience preferred
- Requires ability to stand for up to eight hours a day, bend, reach, squat, kneel, move, lift of patients and/or equipment up to 50 lbs.
- Cast Technician experience preferred.
- High energy level
- Strong interpersonal skills; tactful
- Ability to relate sensitively to patients needs
- Excellent telephone skills and etiquette
- Maintains confidentiality
- Uses discretion and sound judgment
- Ability to establish credibility with physicians, staff, and patients
- Ability to multi-task; resourceful and well organized; takes initiative
- Always mindful of quality improvement and cost efficient care
- Team player, able to maintain a positive attitude
- Well-groomed
Accountable to the Department Manager
Requirements
Patient Satisfaction/Responding to Patients:
- Appropriately schedule any time off and limit unscheduled absences
- Respond to telephone inquiries relating to department services.
- Return patient calls promptly.
- Provide a clean and comfortable environment for patients.
- Perform all duties in a timely and efficient manner.
- Greet the patient as they arrive
- Follow patient verification protocol
- Provide high level of customer service
- Explain treatment procedures
- Ensure proper consents have been signed prior to the procedure by both the patient and MD
- Apply casts, all shelf braces and splints as directed by MD
- Provide after-care instructions
- Assist the physician during examinations and procedures as needed
- Provide educational materials and aftercare instructions
- Supply proper equipment
- Apply universal precautions and maintain a sterile field as appropriate for procedures
- Escort the patient to the secretary, patient access service associate, or financial counselor
- Recognize and respond to emergencies per policy
- Perform administrative duties as directed
- Document patient communications and treatments accurately and appropriately
- Answer telephones and respond to clinical voice mail messages per policy
- Maintain task lists
- Complete charge tickets, labels, consents, dx codes
- Computers: Electronic Medical Records & Practice Management Tasks:
- Accurate Documentation of input charges, notes etc. into TouchWorks per policy
- Monitor & complete daily clinical tasks per department protocol
- Clean rooms and change linens per clinic policy.
- Dispose of all biohazard material per clinic policy
- Put away stock upon arrival.
- Perform inventory of products and prepare reports as requested.
- Maintain inventory and stocking of products
- Sterilize and clean equipment and supplies per established protocols
- Ensure maintenance of equipment is maintained.
- Clean exam room and nurses station counters and chairs per clinic policy
- Follow OSHA guidelines and all PSC policies when caring for patients
- Follow universal precautions when caring for patients; Use PPE as directed
- Provide wheelchairs and assist patients with ambulation as needed.
- Ask for assistance when needed for lifting or transfer patients
- Proactively Assist in Fiscal Management of Clinic Resources:
- Assist with maintaining established par levels on regularly used supplies.
- Avoid the need to over-night items or pay increased shipping fees for “rush orders.”
- Notify your manager or discuss with peers’ blocks of time when there are no appointments to maximize down time completing tasks that are difficult to due during a busy clinic.
- Work Collaboratively to Promote Increase in Clinic Patient Volume
- Assist MD’s, department manager and marketing director with Department promotions as needed
- Look for ways to expand the clinic services and patients. Discuss with department manager as needed.
- This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required of personnel so classified.
About the company
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Our Purpose:
As the Cradle of American Golf, we honor timeless traditions and inspire legendary stories, one smile, one round, one moment at a time.
Pinehurst Resort, located in Village of Pinehurst, NC, is a world class and historic golf destination that also provides premier meeting and event amenities. Best known as The Cradle of American Golf, Pinehurst has hosted more single golf championships than any site in the United States and named as the U.S. Open's First Anchor Site. Pinehurst has served as the host of the U.S. Open in 1999, 2005, 2014 and 2024, with four more major championships scheduled through 2047. The U.S. Women's Open, played here in 2014, returns in 2029.
Opened in 1895 to offer guests a place to gather and enjoy the pine-scented outdoors, today Pinehurst blends the modern luxury of the 2,200-acre property with grand hotels, meeting space to accommodate up to 1,000, championship golf, and an exceptional spa. Easily accessed via Raleigh-Durham Airport (70 miles north), Pinehurst is located in the beautiful Sandhills of North Carolina.
Quick facts:
* 480 upscale guest rooms
* 80,000 sq. ft. of meeting space
* 20 outdoor unique venues to hold gatherings, from the Pavilion at Lake Pinehurst to Glow Golf at night on The Cradle
* 10 golf courses, including famed No. 2, as well as acclaimed designs of No. 4, No. 8, No. 10, and The Cradle short course
* Award-winning Golf Academy
* Mobil Four-Star Spa
* Premier Tennis facility
* Wide variety across 10 restaurants, including fine dining, casual fare, Pinehurst Brewing Co. and more
* Shopping in historic New England-style Village
* Business amenities to suit today’s traveler, including in-house A/V team.
* World Golf Hall of Fame on site
Pinehurst is known for its people, an exceptional staff that does more than cross off a list – they make an event happen, with ease.
At Pinehurst, it’s not just about a meeting. It’s not just about a hotel. It’s about delivering an unforgettable experience.