Surgical Assistant

Position Summary: The Surgical Assistant is primarily responsible for assisting the medical provider with patient care.

Essential Functions Summary: Responsible for assisting the physician with patient care including taking vital signs, obtaining history and chief complaint; assisting with biopsies and selecting surgery procedures. Other responsibilities include patient education on treatment plans and medication, patient phone calls, assisting in surgery, nursing procedures, such as suture removal, dressing changes, and completion of pathology and lab requisition documents.

Position requirements / duties:

1. Advanced skills in data entry and EMR programs
2. Advance experience with IPads
3. Excellent communication skills
4. Good understanding of skin anatomy
5. Good problem-solving and analytical skills
6. Ability to work as a team member
7. Demonstrate skills in administration of topical and local anesthetics
8. Develop a clear understanding of regulations for HIPAA, OSHA, CLIA
9. Well-organized with attention to detail
10. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
11. Empathetic with patient needs and concerns
12. Ability to work well with physicians, anticipating their needs in regard to patient treatment