Surgery Assistant

American Vision Partners • Mesa, AZ

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About The Position

As a Surgery Assistant, you will use strong attention to detail and multitasking skills in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You will assist the peri-operative team in helping surgery proceed smoothly from day to day.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Customer service experience.
• CPR certification.
• Detail-oriented, reliable, and able to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible schedule Monday through Friday.

Nice To Haves

• One year of medical office and/or surgery experience.
• Experience in ophthalmology.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and visitors promptly, courteously, and helpfully.
• Assist personnel in pre-op and post-op as directed by the surgeon, anesthesia provider, and/or nurse.
• Disconnect patients from monitors in pre-op, move them into the surgery suite, and connect them to monitors and oxygen.
• Assist with operating room turnover and room closure.
• Provide nourishment to patients as directed by the RN.
• Assist the nurse in pre-op with connecting patients to monitors.
• Perform tasks that support the patient care team and keep surgery flowing smoothly, such as making beds, emptying trash, and putting away supplies.
• Assist with preparing the surgical site.
• Make pre- and post-operative patient phone calls as needed.
• Stock the patient nourishment refrigerator.
• Report malfunctioning equipment or instruments to a supervisor.
• Maintain infection control guidelines.
• Perform any and all duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Significant eye care discounts.
• Child care assistance.
• Pet insurance.
• Continuing education funds.
• 401(k).
• Paid holidays.
• PTO.
• Sick time.
• Opportunity for growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED