Reports to: Orthopedic Clinic Director
FLSA Classification: Full-time, Non-exempt, Hourly $20.03 $23.00
Essential Functions:
- Assess, plan, delegate, implement, and evaluate patient care which includes: making pre-appointment calls to patients; working with referring physicians to ensure quality of patient care; obtaining vital signs and patient tracking information; obtaining appropriate information, specimens, lab results, etc. to prepare patient for the clinical provider; assisting physicians with procedures such as minor surgical procedures - Responsible for providing direct medical care in the scope of a Medical Assistant under the direction of the supervising RN and/or physician. - Operate and maintain appropriate orthopedic medical equipment. - Perform instrument cleaning and prepare for sterilization. - Document all treatments, procedures, document and provide patient education, and medication administration according to clinical charting guideline. - Perform suture/staple removal as directed by physician. - Provide pre-operative education and assess surgical readiness. - Provide pre-operative care packages. - Provide post-operative care, post-operative education, and perform follow-ups. - Recognize and evaluate changes in patient status and initiate action when appropriate. - - Perform other duties within scope of practice including, but not limited to: - Preparing patients for examination, including draping, shaving, and disinfecting treatment sites. - Performing blood draws. - Arranging exam room and equipment. - Applying braces and distributing durable medical equipment. - Requesting and calling in prescription orders as approved by the physician. - Apply casts and splints independently. Assist in the removal of casts and splints. - Assist with joint aspirations. - Prepare medications for patients. - Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience: - Current BLS required within six (6) months of employment or transfer. - Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or EMT certification required. - Knowledge of medical terminology preferred. - Previous experience in a clinic setting preferred.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Pioneers' history began in 1947 when Freeman Fairfield, a previous resident of this community, approached the County Commissioners about establishing a hospital. Over the next several years, Mr. Fairfield worked with the Commissioners and a group of local citizens to build a hospital for the Meeker community. Opening its doors in 1950, Pioneers began offering acute health care and surgical services to the community, licensed through the State of Colorado Department of Health and Human Services. We are Medicare and Medicaid-certified, accept private insurance, and, of course, self-pay. Financial arrangements may be set up through the Business Office.
In 1964, the Walbridge Memorial Convalescent Wing opened its doors for long-term care, made possible through the generosity of the wills of Carl and Adelaide Walbridge. Attached to the north side of the hospital, the Wing, with its 33 beds, brings skilled and intermediate nursing to residents who are unable to care for themselves. Through the Wing's rehabilitation services, exercise, and activity groups, each resident's care is individualized to meet his or her physical, emotional, nutritional, and spiritual needs. The Wing is licensed by the State of Colorado Department of Health and Human Services, and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay residents.
First-line health care services are delivered through Meeker Family Health Center. The MFHC originated in 1990 as a rural health clinic, and its physicians, nurse practitioners, and staff continue to strive to meet our community's and visitors' healthcare needs.
