Orthopedic Technician Medical Assistant Chandler

About Us

Inspired by faith. Driven by innovation. Powered by humankindness. CommonSpirit Health is building a healthier future for all through its integrated health services. As one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, CommonSpirit Health delivers more than 20 million patient encounters annually through more than 2,300 clinics, care sites and 158 hospital-based locations, in addition to its home-based services and virtual care offerings.

The posted compensation range of $21.96 - $31.01 /hour is a reasonable estimate that extends from the lowest to the highest pay CommonSpirit in good faith believes it might pay for this particular job, based on the circumstances at the time of posting. CommonSpirit may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range as permitted by law.

Job ID

2026-481776

Employment Type: Full Time

Department: Orthopedic Clinic

Hospital Standards: Zero Tolerance for Mislabeled Specimens

Hours/Pay Period: 80

Weekly Schedule: Monday- Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Shift: Day

Remote: No

Category: Medical Assistant

Maintained Duties

• Assists orthopedic specialists with casts, splints, and braces, crucial for patient recovery and comfort.
• Prepares patients, educates on device care, and ensures comfort during applications/removals, while maintaining equipment and documenting interactions.
• Maintains hospital standards of zero tolerance for mislabeled specimens and collects laboratory specimens according to hospital protocol.
• Assists the nurse/physician during examinations, treatments and procedures as requested.
• Retrieves necessary equipment and supplies.
• Performs follow-up actions as directed.
• Documents clinically relevant findings in the patient's record according to hospital protocols and clinical protocols.
• Makes sure patient vital signs, weight, positioning, ADL's I&O activity and blood glucose readings per RN instructions, hospital protocols, and standards of care are monitored and recorded.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. and a graduate of a Medical Assistant Program or completion of an U.S. Armed Forces medical services training program. Candidates who completed a program prior to February 2, 2000 can satisfy the minimum education requirements by providing evidence of direct supervision by the same physician, physician group, or physician assistant for a minimum of 2000 hours to satisfy the education requirements.
• Six (6) months related experience as an Orthopedic Tech casting, splinting and bracing.
• Demonstrated experience with computer programs utilized for checking-in and scheduling patients required.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous MA experience.
• Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience.
• Previous experience in designated specialty.
• Bilingual skills.

Benefits

Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible team members may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit our Total Rewards.