Description

Company Conformance Statements

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with other employees, customers and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

• Assist busy Plastic Surgery clinic with diverse patient types including pre-operative and post-operative cosmetic and reconstructive surgery patients, assist in office procedures including skin cancer reconstructions, cosmetic injectables (Botox, filler), and smaller scale cosmetic surgeries including (fat transfer, laser resurfacing, chemical peels, liposuction, radio frequency / micro needling and hair transplantation).
• Phlebotomy for PRP procedures.
•  Escort patients to and from exam room, help patient prepare for exam/procedure, gather and chart intake history, scribe office visit and enter prescriptions into EMR.

• Perform injections, suture removals, and other patient treatments.
• Educate patients and respond to patient questions in the office/on phone as needed.
• Document all medical instructions given to patients.
• Proper photos and consents for procedure completed.
• Clean and organize exam rooms, prepare procedure trays, clean and autoclave instruments, and stock supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Education: Certification preferred (i.e., Certified Medical Assistant, Certified Dermatology Technician, Certified Surgical Assistant, etc.)

Experience: Minimum two years’ experience in a clinical or operating room setting. Prior plastic surgery, aesthetics, operating room, or office procedure experience preferred.

Other Requirements: None

Performance Requirements:

• Friendly, energetic personality with strong customer service skills
• Quality written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional in appearance and mannerisms.
• Knowledgeable of medical plastic surgery terms/CPT, ICD-10.
• Able to demonstrate compassion and caring in dealing with others, patients and co-workers alike.
• Able to prioritize tasks efficiently in busy clinical environment, understand the provider’s instructions, and know when to seek information or advice.

Equipment Operated: Surgical equipment, Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Work Environment: Position is in a well-lighted medical office environment.

Physical Requirements: Must possess the manual dexterity to assist in surgical procedures, operate office machines including computer and calculator; stooping, bending to handle files and supplies; and mobility to complete errands or deliveries. Includes handling of sharps and chemicals. Stress can be triggered by multiple staff demands and deadlines.