What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified First Assistant - Cosmetic Plastic Surgery position at Calobrace Plastic Surgery Center, P.S.C.?
CaloAesthetics Plastic Surgery Center
CERTIFIED FIRST ASSISTANT
BASIC FUNCTION
The Certified First Assistant is responsible for assisting surgeons with surgical procedures by performing the following duties.
ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: | Supervises: |
OR Manager | This position has no supervisory responsibilities. |
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
"*" denotes an essential function of the job
- *Positions and preps patients prior to surgery.
- *Provides clear visibility for the surgeon by using instruments such as retractors and sponges.
- *Helps control blood flow.
- *Closes wounds with sutures or staples and properly dresses the wounds after surgery.
- *Collaborates with doctors and other team members to ensure proper care of patients.
- *May be assigned other duties such as responsibility for scheduling OR staff.
- Establishes individual goals which are aligned with the Company's business strategies and objectives.
- Functions as a contributing member of the department's team and other teams, as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned by executive leadership.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
- Informative and professional assistance when working with the public/customers and co-workers.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Good written communication skills to include writing correspondence.
- Ability to maintain initiative to maintain the flow of work.
- Ability to work under stress and with commitment to deadlines.
- Interpersonal relationships which encourage openness, candor and trust, both internally and outside of the Practice.
- Accurate and timely completion of projects and/or reports.
- Maintenance of Practice information in a confidential manner.
MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to maintain moderate levels of concentration while working under occasional time pressures and frequent interruptions.
- Ability to frequently maintain visual attention for extended periods of time.
- Ability to frequently stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to occasionally push or pull objects.
- Ability to occasionally lift and carry light weights.
- Ability to occasionally kneel, recline, twist or climb.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS
- This position requires working in the internal environment.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
- CFA certification
- Graduation from a degree program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
- Two years experience preferably in plastic surgery
EQUIPMENT AND TOOLS
- Computer and peripherals.
- Copy machine.
- Desktop scanner.
Salary : $28 - $35
