Medical Assistant (Bilingual)

Mia Aesthetics Services•Saint Louis, MO

4d•Onsite

About The Position

At Mia Aesthetics, we are not just leading the way in plastic surgery—we're redefining it. Our goal is simple: to ensure everyone has access to the highest quality plastic surgery without the premium price tag. With an elite team of plastic surgeons across the U.S. and a family of over 150,000 satisfied patients, we're on a mission to make beauty accessible to all. Mia Aesthetics provides on-the-job training, professional development opportunities, opportunities for advancement, benefit offerings, and more. Be a part of a team transforming lives and supporting dreams every day!

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma required.
Holds and maintains a Medical Assistant Certification or Registration.
Holds and maintains an active Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Prolonged periods of standing, bending and reaching low or overhead.
Ability to move quickly in response to physician and patient need.
High-level visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient care assessment activities.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 20 lbs. frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly.
Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens; frequent exposure to chemical hazards; may encounter radiation hazards.

Responsibilities

Serving as a liaison between patients, nurses, Surgeons, and facility staff.
Assisting in all areas including sterilization, operating room circulating, and the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (Rotating).
Applying sanitary, infection control, and safety standards in preparing and sanitizing surgical instruments.
Accurately and safely handling instruments in accordance with our sterilization process.
Ensuring equipment is properly always working. Should equipment malfunction, immediately escalate to Clinical Administrator for assistance if unable to resolve.
Correctly peel-packing supplies/instruments, wrapping instruments for sterilization, inspecting each instrument for use, function, completeness, and cleanliness.
Documenting and maintaining accurate sterilization records.
Performing simple maintenance on equipment (i.e., clean filters and drains).
Preparing trays for designated areas according to policies and procedures.
Documenting and maintaining an inventory of supplies and materials.
Preparing the surgery suites by gathering, organizing, and preparing surgical supplies and equipment for surgical procedures.
Monitoring inventory of all surgical supplies and equipment and notifying appropriate individuals when supplies are needed.
Operating medical equipment and performing technical skills according to set policies and standards of care.
Seeking timely assistance as appropriate.
Restocking surgery suites with appropriate supplies when procedures have ended for the day.
Collaborating with members of the surgical and clinical team in developing coordinated outcomes and interventions regarding patient progress and care.
Ensuring the operating rooms are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner at all times.
Following established HIPPA policies and procedures.
Bringing patients into the examination room in preparation for their follow-up visit.
Taking and recording patient vital signs and obtaining urine samples.
Cleaning examination room and executing room turnover.
Working hand in hand with Surgeons, Massage Therapists, and Nurses to ensure workflow is efficient.
Communicating with patients in a manner that instills understanding and confidence about their post-procedure healing instructions.
Recording appropriate patient information on patient charts and/or Salesforce.
Reporting any problems or unusual circumstances to the Clinical Administrator and Surgeon.
Understanding and following procedures for post-surgical and procedural processes.
Providing excellent customer service, ensuring that client's unique needs are met.
Displaying consistent professionalism and being empathetic and energetic with patients.
Providing basic direct care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse.
Monitoring vital signs and reporting patient’s behavior and well-being to the PACU Registered Nurses.
Preparing each patient recovery room with necessary items like blankets, pillows, medical equipment etc.
Performing other duties as assigned.