Clinical Assistant - Plastics and Oral Surgery (Boston and Waltham)

The Clinical Assistant, Plastic and Oral Surgery Clinic will be responsible for :

• Focus includes providing clinical support to Plastic & Oral Surgery clinics, located in Boston and Waltham.
• Interacts, seats, and forms positive relationships with patients and families.
• Collects, verifies, and records required patient information according to established procedures and protocols
• Collects, measures and records basic patient data such as height, weight, blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation
• Identifies and reports findings or changes in patient condition to Registered Nurse, Physician Assistant, and / or Physician.
• Prepares procedural paperwork and post-operative care items for office procedures.
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms for scheduled procedures in accordance with proper sterilization techniques
• Conducts and records daily and monthly required checks such as room temperature, refrigerator temperature, camera calibration, urine HCG
• Assists in unit response to emergencies according to established hospital and unit procedures and delivers supplies / equipment as needed in emergencies.
• Assists clinicians during assessments, examinations and / or procedures.
• Obtains and uploads 2-D and 3-D photos to patient’s medical record.
• Transports patients, supplies, pathology, and equipment as needed.
• Provides secondary assistance in oral surgery procedures (passing instrumentations to surgeon, PA, and 1st assistant)
• Maintains, cleans, and stocks clinical supplies and / or equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Maintains effective working relationships with team members. Communicates courteously, clearly, and effectively to meet the needs of patients, families, visitors and team members.
• Able to provide and receive feedback to problem-solve, resolve conflicts, and seek supervision as needed.

To qualify, you must have :