Position Available at All Florida Orthopaedic Associates

A division of Florida Orthopaedic Institute

Our mission of providing the best care encompasses not only the care the physician provides, but all medical and administrative aspects of the patients encounter with All Florida Orthopaedic Associates (AFO) as well. Every staff member plays a vital role in this mission. We take pride in receiving the Patriot Award from the Department of Defense for the support that we give to National Guard and Reserve members who are employed by AFO. We are committed to encouraging a culture of inclusion reflective of the communities we serve, and we provide equal opportunity to all. All Florida Orthopaedic Associates conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

What we offer:

• Full time and part time opportunities available, with room for career growth and advancement.
• Weekday Schedule Monday to Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm. Flex hours available.
• Three different locations: St Petersburg North 4th Street, Bayfront Hospital downtown and our new location in South Pasadena right next to Palms of Pasadena Hospital.
• Excellent job security and stability, to promote an optimal work life balance.
• Be part of an expert multidisciplinary team in the Outpatient Orthopaedic setting.
• Be part of this dynamic and growing high level Orthopaedic team!

In this role you will:

Work closely with other Health Care Professionals to provide quality health care to the patient.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review daily schedule and prepare clinic area as needed
• Prepare exam rooms: select, setup, and maintain medical supplies and equipment for all examinations and procedures.
• Receives and greets patients
• Coordinate patient care through the clinic-waiting room, exam room, x-ray, procedure room and check out.
• Perform History of Present illness of patient
• Maintain EMR records, updates and reviews as necessary.
• Assist Physician with EMR requirements
• Place standing orders
• Measure vital signs (i.e. Ht, Wt, B/P, Pulse and respiration) as standing orders require.
• Simple Wound Care
• Removal of sutures or staples
• Casting/splinting as required
• Prepares procedure equipment accordingly.
• Orders Physical/Occupational Therapy, Diagnostic Tests, Medications and follow-up appointments.
• Clean and sterilize materials and instruments following universal precautions.
• Maintain Universal Precautions and Biomedical Waste Protocol.
• Participate in Staff meetings as requested.
• Monitor inventory of all medical supplies.
• Ability to maintain HIPAA Compliance
• Ability to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members.
• Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Following appropriate legal and ethical professional conduct.
• Assists with Emergency Situations within the clinic setting.
• Ability to assist with Nurse Office Visits.
• Maintains Infection control measures
• Maintain Logs required by the State of Florida.
• Assists clinic staff as needed.
• Any duties not described above.

About You:

• Must have a high school diploma
• Must have an LPN license
• The candidate must be willing to travel to all of our clinic locations
• Must be able to work extended hours to cover clinics as needed