Responsibilities
- Support pre-surgical and post-surgical visits as well as assist during operations.
- Inform patients about care before and after surgery, recovery processes, and clinic guidelines.
- Observe patient reactions and report urgent issues to a registered nurse or physician.
- Ensure proper recording of clinical data while safeguarding patient privacy in line with HIPAA.
- Follow clinic protocols for safety and instrument sterilization.
- Set up operating rooms, position patients, and prepare surgical instruments.
- Record accurate intraoperative details, including time-out verification and procedure notes.
- Follow laser safety practices, medication labeling rules, and proper equipment use.
- Help with post-procedure cleanup, wound dressing, and preparing patients for discharge.
- Monitor inventory and manage medical equipment and supplies.
- Utilize internal systems such as the Manuals Portal and Quality Management tools for compliance and records.
- Attend required meetings, trainings, and maintain all necessary certifications.
- Support photography documentation, scheduling tasks, and other daily clinic operations.
- Demonstrate professional conduct, build positive patient relationships, and apply sound clinical decision-making.
- Adhere to OSHA, AAAHC, and internal quality requirements.
- Contribute to achieving clinic performance metrics and key performance indicators.
- Remain updated on organizational policies, procedures, and safety documentation.
