Sterile Processing Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Sterile Processing Technician certification.
• Ability to understand processes, procedures, quality assurance, chemicals, and medical instruments used in sterile processing.
• Ability to follow applicable regulatory standards and company policies, procedures, practices, and business ethics guidelines.
• Ability to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including HIPAA, Stark, OSHA, and employment laws.
• Ability to demonstrate attention to detail and perform tasks accurately.
• Prompt and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work efficiently and productively, handle interruptions appropriately, meet deadlines, and prioritize workload.
• Ability to communicate respectfully and professionally in person, by phone, and by email.
• Ability to apply logical thinking to define problems, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to frequently lift up to 50 pounds independently and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds with assistance.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and move continuously throughout the shift and frequently push, pull, and reach.
• Visual acuity to read electronic and paper documents.
• Auditory ability to participate clearly in phone or video calls.
• Manual dexterity to operate standard office equipment, including a computer, phone, and printer.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Certified Athletic Trainer (AT-C), or Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) credential, or equivalent experience.
• Understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology.

Responsibilities

• Decontaminate, assemble, wrap, and sterilize clinic and surgical equipment, supplies, and instruments.
• Assess equipment function and operational adequacy, and distinguish operator error from equipment issues.
• Follow cleaning checklists and applicable sanitary, infection-control, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and apply aseptic technique, standard precautions, and transmission-based precautions.
• Assist with procurement and maintenance of sterile processing inventory.
• Prepare, stock, and clean the sterile processing room and exam rooms.
• Room patients, prepare them for examinations, and help maintain an efficient, organized clinical flow.
• Gather and verify pertinent patient information and compile patient medical data.
• Assist with entering patient information into the electronic health record and ensure coding requirements are followed.
• Prepare for injections, change dressings, apply durable medical equipment, and remove sutures or staples under provider direction.
• Apply and remove casts.
• Under direct provider supervision, enter medical orders for medications, laboratory services, imaging studies, and other auxiliary services in the computerized provider order entry system.
• Support multiple specialties as needed.
• May assist the Care Coordinator with patient care services.
• May assist with medical supply inventory and ordering.
• May screen patient calls, respond to patients in a timely manner, and document phone messages in the patient’s electronic chart.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical plan, including a maternity bundle, for employees working 30 or more hours per week (60 hours per pay period).
• Dental and vision plans for employees working 30 or more hours per week (60 hours per pay period).
• Tuition reimbursement for employees working 30 or more hours per week (60 hours per pay period).
• 401(k) profit sharing for all employees, regardless of hours worked.
• Employee Assistance Program for all employees, regardless of hours worked.
• Lifetime Fitness Subsidy.
• Car rental discounts.
• Home, auto, and pet insurance savings programs.