Medical Assistant
Responsibilities:
1. Demonstrates a positive attitude, self-motivation, organization, and resourcefulness while maintaining a
reputation through proven action of being team oriented and willing to assist where/when needed.
2. Surgical attire required with the following; linen scrubs, bouffant, appropriate work shoes, shoe covers,
and mask.
3. Proper radiation protection (if applicable) with the following; lead vest, thyroid collar, lead glasses, and
radiation badge.
4. Follows aseptic technique in operating sterile supplies and setting up for procedure.
5. Assists in the turn over room between cases which include cleaning in between
6. Handles equipment and instruments correctly to provide appropriate availability and safety.
7. Performs required maintenance of instruments, supplies and equipment by adhering to manufacturer
instructions.
8. Weekly and monthly Autoclave maintenance following manufacturer instructions to assure sterile
processes and proper instrument preparation and decontamination.
9. Transports patients safely between all patient care areas, using appropriate body mechanics.
10. Calls patients two days prior to surgery to inform them of arrival time and review pre-operative
instructions.
11. Completes all assigned duties in an expedite manner subject to department requirements.
12. Communicates delays or changes in the schedule to the appropriate person(s).
13. Ability to solve problems by applying basic knowledge and performing independent research as
applicable.
14. Informs supervisor or manager of issues or concerns and assists in determining a solution.
15. Practices and adheres to all company policies and regulations.
16. Performs other work-related duties as assigned
17. Participates in projects and completes other tasks as assigned by management.
18. Cleaning and sterilizing medical instruments.
19. Keeping accurate records of sterilization.
20. Demonstrates a positive, friendly and courteous manner towards employees, providers, patients and
leadership at all times.
21. Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to safety and infection control policies and procedures.
22. Demonstrates an understanding of and adheres to privacy, confidentiality, and security policies and
procedures related to Protected Health Information (PHI) or other sensitive and personal information.
Education/Experience:
23. Minimum 1+ year experience as a patient service representative.
24. BCLS certification required
25. ICD-10, CPT knowledge and medical terminology.
26. Proven experience with developing positive relationships with medical providers, senior staff, colleagues,
and customers.
Benefits:
Equal Employment Opportunity & Work Force Diversity
Our organization is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, parental status, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic testing results or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state or local laws. This practice relates to all personnel matters such as compensation, benefits, training, promotions, transfers, layoffs, etc. Furthermore, our organization is committed to going beyond the legal requirements of equal employment opportunity to take positive actions which ensure diversity in the workplace and result in a multi-cultural organization.
Surgery Partners is a leading operator of surgical facilities and ancillary services with more than 180 locations nationwide. We provide exceptional integrated healthcare experiences between our providers and patients.
Our diverse company operates multiple types of healthcare services dedicated to improving the quality of care in a convenient and cost-effective manner.
Our integrated approach to advancing markets allows for flexibility to provide care on an individualized, local market basis. Whether entering into a new market with surgical facilities, ancillary services or joint ventures with health systems, or furthering an existing market’s growth potential by focusing on base business, in-market development and new service lines, our experience has shown us that no two markets are alike. We see value in individuality.
At Surgery Partners, our mission is to enhance patient quality of life through partnership. Surgery Partners is an organization deeply committed to providing quality, compassionate and personalized care, to meet the needs of our diverse patients, employees and physician partners in the communities in which we serve. Our colleagues are critical in achieving that mission. As it truly brings out the best in all of us, Surgery Partners is committed to diversity and inclusion.
Our Surgery Partners team is comprised of more than 15,000 employees and 4,600 affiliated physicians, serving more than 600,000 patients annually. Want to work with us? Check out our website for current employment opportunities.
