Orthopedic Care Specialist

5 days ago


Watertown, Massachusetts, United States Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Full time
Job Summary

This full-time position will assist physicians by performing direct and indirect patient care as delegated by the physician and within their scope of practice.

Responsibilities
  • Provide direct and indirect care to patients utilizing the nursing process in providing patient care
  • Perform secretarial duties such as answering phones, placing calls, order entry, logging patient information, obtaining old records, and entering charges
  • Assist with cleaning patient treatment areas
  • Restock and order supplies for patient treatment areas, kitchenettes, nursing station, and supply carts
  • Observe and report changes in the patient's physical and emotional condition
  • Transport patients to appropriate areas
  • Keep patient treatment areas, kitchenette, storage areas, and nursing station in order
  • Perform medication administration and technical skills within the scope of practice of an MA
  • Provide education and reviews discharge instructions for the patient and family
Benefits

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System offers comprehensive benefits for qualifying full-time and part-time employees.

  • Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 403(b)-retirement plan, and generous paid time off to maintain a healthy home-work balance
  • Additional benefits for those qualifying include Flexible Spending Account, Roth IRA retirement plan, Employee Assistance Program for mental health, Education Loan Program, and Community discounts including the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
Qualifications

High School diploma or general education degree (GED); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • South Dakota LPN/RN license OR one-year certification in medical assisting preferred. CMA certification preferred.
  • CPR required.

Prairie Lakes Healthcare System has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a pre-employment background screening and reference check as a condition of employment.



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