What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Assistant position at PAD Specialists?
About PAD Specialists:
- We are a growing network of outpatient medical offices dedicated to diagnosing and treating Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD). We strongly focus on prevention and early intervention to improve patient outcomes. Our mission is to help patients enhance their quality of life—what we do is life-changing!
- We prioritize exceptional patient care and outstanding customer service. We’re looking for dedicated, long-term team members who uphold high standards of excellence and strongly desire to learn, grow, and advance professionally.
- To learn more about our team, please copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://bit.ly/PADSTeamVids and visit our website: https://padspcs.com/
Position Description:
- Seeking an experienced and highly skilled Medical Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for a seasoned professional with extensive clinical experience, including surgical/OR assistance, and a strong administrative skill set.
- The ideal candidate must be adaptable and ready to cross-train in multiple of our Clinical Specialist positions: CS1 (Pre- and Post-Procedure), CS3 (1st Assistant to Physician Proceduralist) or CS4 (Procedure Room Circulator).
Clinical Duties
(CS1)
- Obtaining and monitoring vital signs & pedal pulses
- Preparing the groin for access
- Monitor access site, assuring hemostasis
- Discharging the patient home
- Documenting all information in our EMR.
- Inventory and supply management
(CS2)
- Patient Consults
- Assisting the NP and US Tech with screening of PAD
- Obtaining H&P and medication list
- Performing ABIs, vital signs, blood draws
- Wound care
- Taking photos of any wounds
- Completion of patient charting/documentation.
- Report to the NP with findings
(CS3)
- First Assistant/Surgical Assistant
- Setting out necessary instruments
- Position the patient on the operating table
- Handing instruments to the Proceduralist
- Hand dexterity is important
- Keep a sterile environment at all times
- This position requires physical endurance... you will be on your feet for 90% of your shift.
- Must wear lead vests, which add 10-15 lbs of additional weight.
(CS4)
- Procedure Room Circulator
- Patient flow is running smoothly
- Making sure the patient has followed all pre-procedure guidelines
- Reviewing patient charts, labs, H&P
- Dispensing medications
- Documenting the procedure and building the report.
- Handling patient complications
- This position requires a high level of medical knowledge and experience.
- Obtaining H&P and medication list
- Performing ABIs, vital signs, blood draws
- Wound care
- Taking photos of any wounds
- Completion of patient charting/documentation.
Location/Travel:
- Base location is in Little Rock, AR, with travel to our North Little Rock location to meet full-time hours.
- Travel for training may be required.
Schedule:
- Full-time (32-40hrs per week)
- Monday-Friday, Rotational Saturdays
- Travel to North Little Rock - 2 times a month required
What We Offer
- Enjoy a better work-life balance than in a hospital setting!
- Structured and efficient workflows—no more hospital chaos.
- We prioritize top-tier compensation over traditional benefits like paid holidays or PTO. Our pay is at the 99th percentile for all positions in our locations, offering significantly greater financial value than standard paid time off.
- Additionally, compared to hospital settings, our better work-life balance is factored into this pay structure, ensuring you have both high earnings and a more healthy balanced schedule.
- Health, Vision, Dental, Short/Long Term Disability and Life insurance.
- 401K Matching up to 5%
- You may take up to 80 hours of UTO (unpaid time off).
- BLS/ACLS Reimbursement
- Scrub uniform Reimbursement
- Comprehensive paid training
- Mileage Reimbursement & Paid Travel Accommodations
- Growth and advancement opportunities
- Supportive team environment
Required:
- 18-month minimum commitment
- Spanish fluency required
- A customer service-oriented attitude, charismatic
- Tech savviness - Experience with EMR systems and Google Workspace
- Excellent organization and time management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Spirit of continuous improvement -- strive to grow, improve, and learn... both professionally and personally, every single day, and to help the Company do the same
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Cardiology
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Language:
- Spanish (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $29