Cast Technician Trainee - Eugene, OR

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Optum's Pacific West region is redefining health care with a focus on health equity, affordability, quality, and convenience. From California, to Oregon and Washington, we are focused on helping more than 2.5 million patients live healthier lives and helping the health system work better for everyone. At Optum Pacific West, we care. We care for our team members, our patients, and our communities. Join our culture of caring and make a positive and lasting impact on health care for millions.

Excited to grow your career and join the healthcare field?

Oregon Medical Group is seeking applications for a full-time Cast Technician Trainee! We are a growing, multi-specialty practice that includes over 750 dedicated providers and staff at multiple locations within Eugene and Springfield.

Primary Responsibilities:

• The Cast Tech Trainee will increasingly gain responsibility for providing assistance to the healthcare clinician by providing direct patient care in the Cast Room
• Training consists of travel to other clinics within the Pacific Northwest over the course of a year
• Initial training will be two weeks in partner clinics in Washington state
• Possible travel to Washington for ongoing training for up to one week quarterly as needed over 12-18 months. Training and travel costs will be paid by the company and the Cast Tech Trainee will be placed in our Orthopedic & Podiatry department to work and learn on the job full-time
  

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years or older
• Ability to work day shift Monday through Friday

Preferred Qualifications:

• Medical Assistant experience/certification
• Experience in a position that includes high levels of effective communication
• Experience in a fast-paced work environment
• Experience with handling and assisting in emergency situations
• Experience with electronic medical records

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $24.23 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.