Medical Assistant Float (Seasonal Position)

Mia Aesthetics - Chicago•Chicago, IL

3h•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 80,000 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 BLS and ACLS certification.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills across various audiences (i.e., staff, visitors, patients, family members, and physicians).
Superior listening skills with the ability to quickly comprehend instructions in emergency situations.
Ability to frequently synthesize patient data and implement an action plan appropriate to the situation (strong critical thinking skills and good judgment).
Excellent manual dexterity.
Excellent team player.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish Preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as a liaison between patients, nurses, Surgeons, and facility staff.
Assist in all areas including sterilization, operating room circulating, and the Post Anesthesia Care Unit.
Apply sanitary, infection control, and safety standards in preparing and sanitizing surgical instruments.
Handle instruments accurately and safely in accordance with the sterilization process.
Ensure equipment is properly working and escalate malfunctions to the Clinical Administrator.
Peel-pack supplies/instruments, wrap instruments for sterilization, and inspect each instrument for use, function, completeness, and cleanliness.
Document and maintain accurate sterilization records.
Perform simple maintenance on equipment.
Prepare trays for designated areas according to policies and procedures.
Document and maintain inventory of supplies and materials.
Prepare surgery suites by gathering, organizing, and preparing surgical supplies and equipment.
Monitor inventory of all surgical supplies and equipment and notify appropriate individuals when supplies are needed.
Operate medical equipment and perform technical skills according to set policies and standards of care.
Restock surgery suites with appropriate supplies when procedures have ended for the day.
Collaborate with members of the surgical and clinical team in developing coordinated outcomes and interventions regarding patient progress and care.
Ensure the operating rooms are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner at all times.
Follow established HIPPA policies and procedures.
Bring patients into the examination room in preparation for their follow-up visit.
Take and record patient vital signs and obtain urine samples.
Clean examination rooms and execute room turnover.
Work with Surgeons, Massage Therapists, and Nurses to ensure workflow is efficient.
Communicate with patients in a manner that instills understanding and confidence about their post-procedure healing instructions.
Record appropriate patient information on patient charts and/or Salesforce.
Report any problems or unusual circumstances to the Clinical Administrator and Surgeon.
Understand and follow procedures for post-surgical and procedural processes.
Provide excellent customer service, ensuring that clients' unique needs are met.
Display consistent professionalism and be empathetic and energetic with patients.
Provide basic direct care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse.
Monitor vital signs and report patient’s behavior and wellbeing to the PACU Registered Nurses.
Prepare each patient recovery room with necessary items like blankets, pillows, medical equipment, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned.