Careers
Puget Sound Orthopaedics is the largest independent bone and joint practice in Pierce County. In addition to three clinic locations in Lakewood, Tacoma and Gig Harbor, we also operate Lakewood Surgery Center, an outpatient ambulatory surgery center, and Puget Sound Imaging, an MRI diagnostic imaging suite. Our team comprises of 14 board-certified orthopedic surgeons, 2 podiatrists, 9 physician assistants, and a 100-member support staff. We work together with the common goal of delivering expert, individualized, and compassionate attention to every patient. Staff and providers treat the patient as a whole, guided by a set of core values that are at the “HEART” of our mission – H.E.A.R.T. stands for Honesty, Empathy, Accountability, Respect and Teamwork.
Thank you for your interest in a career at Puget Sound Orthopaedics.
To apply for a position:
- Click on one of the current openings below;
- Complete the short pre-qualification questionnaire; and
- Complete the online employment application and submit, that’s it!
Cast technicians work with physicians and PA’s in caring for patients by applying varying casting techniques for different injuries and set casts according to the provider’s orders.
The lead medical receptionist provides departmental leadership in our front office and supports patient care in the performance of reception and general clerical duties.
Manages and maintains inventory system in order to ensure adequate supplies/instruments and equipment are available to perform surgical and endoscopic procedures.
The medical assistant provides patient care under the direction and supervision of a physician and/or physician assistant.
Maintains organization of patient records, assists in general clerical duties and answers phones for medical records department.
The medical scribe works closely with the medical provider documenting information into an electronic medical record while the provider interviews and examines the patient.
The MRI receptionist is responsible for scheduling appointments, processing MRI orders, getting insurance authorization, screening patients for MRI eligibility and providing outstanding customer service.
The patient access representative is responsible for scheduling patient appointments, gathering accurate patient demographic information and providing outstanding customer service as the first point of contact for patients to our clinic.
The patient account representative is responsible for processing ICD-10 and CPT coding according to federal, state, managed care, and third party payer guidelines for services rendered.
We are seeking a full time PA-C in Tacoma WA. Physician Assistant will work closely with one physician. Time is divided between surgical first assist and clinic. Competitive salary and benefits. New grads welcome to apply.
The Role Reporting to the care center’s Shareholders, the Administrator role encompasses all of the responsibilities traditionally associated with a medical group administrator. Monitor and manage all aspects of the practice’s operations as a means of continuously improving the patient experience and ensuring every patient encounter is a positive one. Lead and direct all activities […]
The pre-registration coordinator works with multiple departments to ensure an accurate patient health history is obtained, including calling patients to ask health history questions.
Provides excellent patient care and performs diagnostic radiography under the direction and supervision of a physician and/or physician assistant.
The referral coordinator acts as the primary source for receiving referrals for orthopedic office visits.
Provides care of the surgical patient in the operating room and perioperative setting under the direction of the Charge Nurse and ASC Director.
Performs nursing care for the patient in the immediate postoperative/post anesthesia period, assessing and documenting patient’s status upon arrival in the recovery room.
The revenue cycle manager provides leadership to the billing (patient accounts) and surgery scheduling departments.
The sterile processing technician coordinates and collaborates the overall cleaning, decontamination, assembly and dispensing of surgical instruments, equipment and supplies needed for daily surgical procedures in our surgery center.
Schedules and coordinates surgeries and injections for assigned providers at the surgery center or hospital.
The surgical tech assists the surgeon by providing and controlling the sterile instruments, supplies, and equipment required during surgical intervention.
