Cast Technician
Company: Pinehurst Surgical Clinic PA
Location: Pinehurst
Posted on: April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Description: 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. PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS * 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 ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS 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. Patients: * 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 Physicians: * 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 Administrative Duties: * 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
Quality: * 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 Maintain rooms, equipment and
supplies: * 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
Safety: Ensure Patient & Staff Safety: * 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
Finance: * 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. Growth: * 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. Other duties as assigned: * 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.
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