Surgical Assistant

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a difference in people’s lives through vision correction, come join our team! We offer competitive pay, on-the-job training, great benefits, and plenty of opportunities to grow within our organization. This is a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment that places an emphasis on accountability, versatility, and integrity. We also recognize the importance of a true work-life balance and offer flexible work arrangements including full-time and part-time for some positions. Prior medical experience is NOT required. We provide on-the-job training. BILINGUAL A PLUS!

Full-Time Employee Benefits include: 401k with Match, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, HSA, EAP, PTO, Holidays, Employee Discount, Bonus Opportunities, Employee Referral Program, Employee Appreciation Events, Deep discount for eye correction procedures for associates and their immediate family members.

JOB DUTIES:

• Assist with chart preparation and QA.
• Assist patients with personal care and ambulation.
• Monitor and document patient vital signs and other interactions with the patient.
• Assist with the preparation of the OR.
• Assist nursing staff with admission, pre-op and post-op care, discharge and follow-up care of the patient.
• Assist OR staff on post-op tasks.
• Disinfect stretchers and change linens.
• Perform cleaning duties to ensure environmental cleanliness in the ASC and surrounding areas.
• Treat all patients and staff with compassion and empathy.
• Adapt communication to individual’s ability to understand.
• Use medical terminology appropriately.
• Respond to communications received within a reasonable time frame.

PROFESSIONAL:

• Project a professional demeanor and image.
• Adhere to ethical principles.
• Demonstrate initiative and responsibility.
• Work as a team member.
• Manage time efficiently, do not participate in gossip or other time-wasting activities.
• Prioritize and perform multiple tasks.
• Adapt to change, including new hours of operation and methodology.
• Attend all staff meetings and mandatory in-service education.
• Maintain proper observation and adherence to company policies and procedures, including the Employee Handbook.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged standing and walking
• Multi-task position

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Required to work out of the Lake Mary and Daytona Beach offices on a regular basis.

LEGAL:

• Maintain patient and company confidentiality.
• Practice within the scope of education, training, and personal capabilities.
• Document company documents (hard copy and electronic) accurately.
• Use appropriate guidelines for releasing information.
• Maintain awareness of federal and state health care legislation and regulations; OSHA, CLIA and HIPAA.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Perioperative Care
• Surgery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Patient care: 1 year (Preferred)
• Organizational skills: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical terminology: 1 year (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lake Mary, FL 32746: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18