Peri Operative Assistant

Maine Eye Center•Portland, ME

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our fast growing and dynamic team, here at Maine Eye Center. Enter the healthcare field and make a difference! This position is located at Marginal Way in the heart of Portland. On-site parking and four day work weeks! Our mission is to consistently provide high quality eye care and outcomes through excellent service, exceptional doctors, staff, and state of the art technology. Maine Eye Center Core Values include: Teamwork, Quality Patient Care, Respect, Responsibility, and Integrity. Description of Responsibilities: The Perioperative Assistant will perform a variety of tasks to assist with patient care in the ASC. This position will have a general understanding of ophthalmic surgery, knowledge of medical/ophthalmic surgery terminology, and have experience in the healthcare field. This position generally works four days per week Monday - Thursday 6:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Flexibility in schedule is needed from time to time in order to meet business goals and provide exceptional patient service. Responsibilities include and are not limited to: Maintaining Sterile field awareness Gather necessary supplies / equipment for procedures according to surgical schedule Prepare Operating Room for planned procedures according to surgical schedule Open supplies following sterile technique Maintain documentation as required for instrument tracking and Quality Assurance Move equipment as necessary during surgical schedule Assist staff with preparing opening and closing Operating room per protocol Assist with positioning patients as needed Work in conjunction with Instrument processing to obtain sterile items as needed Return used instrumentation to decontamination area following proper protocol Assist with inventory process both ordering and stocking supplies as needed. Other duties as assigned by supervisor Employment with Maine Eye Center contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of employment history, education, criminal record, and other factors, as required by law and company policy. Background checks are conducted in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. A criminal record does not automatically disqualify candidates from employment; each case will be reviewed individually in accordance with job-related criteria and legal requirements.

Requirements

Demonstrate and exemplify all MEC core values: Teamwork, Quality Patient Care, Respect, Responsibility, and Integrity.
Ability to maintain establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, providers, patients, and the public.
Ability to communicate and speak clearly and concisely.
Exceptional customer service skills
Ability to exercise judgement, initiative, and possess problem-solving skills.
Professional communication with internal and external contact and patients.
Attention to detail and accuracy in a fast pace, multi-tasking environment is essential.
Sterile field awareness, experience in the healthcare field, intermediate level computer skills.
High school diploma or equivalent is required.
BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

Maintaining Sterile field awareness
Gather necessary supplies / equipment for procedures according to surgical schedule
Prepare Operating Room for planned procedures according to surgical schedule
Open supplies following sterile technique
Maintain documentation as required for instrument tracking and Quality Assurance
Move equipment as necessary during surgical schedule
Assist staff with preparing opening and closing Operating room per protocol
Assist with positioning patients as needed
Work in conjunction with Instrument processing to obtain sterile items as needed
Return used instrumentation to decontamination area following proper protocol
Assist with inventory process both ordering and stocking supplies as needed
Other duties as assigned by supervisor