Cast Technician
Company: Pinehurst Surgical Clinic PA
Location: Pinehurst
Posted on: January 18, 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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