Surgery Medical Assistant
About The Position
Comprehensive EyeCare Partners is one of the nation’s largest vision care management service organization. CompEye is focused on providing best-in-class, full-spectrum practice management and administrative services to its affiliated physicians and practices in support of their mission to deliver clinical excellence. Our Mission: Building the nation’s preeminent eye care services company by partnering with world class physicians to drive superior clinical and surgical outcomes, while optimizing the patient experience. Position Summary The Surgery Medical Assistant contributes to the organization and daily function of the operating room in accordance with established federal, state and accreditation standards and facility policies and procedures. Assists the nurses and physicians in delivering the highest standard of patient care available. This position rotates between front and back office and will be trained to be proficient in all support roles.
Requirements
- 2 years experience in a healthcare or medical business where you function as an assistant or technician role.
- Proficiency with computer software, including electronic medical record (EMR or HER) systems required.
- Proven experience working in a cohesive team environment
- Proven ability to maintain excellent attendance and punctuality.
- Proven ability to be flexible and quickly adapt to change.
- High School diploma or GED required.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of sterile environment procedures preferred, but not required
Responsibilities
- Check in patients for surgery and chart preparation
- Admit and discharge incoming surgical patients
- Provide excellent customer service to all incoming patients
- Maintain efficient and organized work areas.
- Anticipate the need for equipment and supplies based on surgeon preference.
- Select equipment and supplies in an organized, cost effective and timely manner..
- Demonstrate skill in appropriate use of instruments and equipment.
- Keep surgical suites clean, tidy, free of soiled equipment and supplies, and properly stocked.
- Follow established policies and procedures for surgical counts.
- Demonstrate ability to create and maintain a sterile field.
- Uses principles of aseptic practice in varying situations.
- Assist with inventory management.
- Assist with OR turnover, and preparation of sterile supplies (e.g. opening, case pulling).
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
