Certified Surgical Technologist (CST)

A busy, primarily aesthetic, plastic surgery practice located in Wilmington, NC seeks an experienced surgical and clinical professional for full-time work in both the operating room and clinic setting.

Job Description: Surgical and Clinical Assistant

Reports to: Practice Administrator

JOB SUMMARY:

Works directly under the supervision of the Physician and Practice Administrator. Assist physician in examinations, procedures, and surgeries, in addition to functioning as a medical scribe in the electronic medical record. Reinforces and provides verbal and written patient education, as needed, in direct reflection of Physician orders. Responsible for maintaining clean, well-equipped exam, operating room and procedure rooms.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Clinical Functions

· Escort patients from waiting room to the exam/procedure room in a timely and courteous manner, then confirm patient identity, obtain vital signs, and verify and update medical history.

· Assist physician with various procedures and examinations.

· Maintain exam procedure rooms and inventory in an orderly fashion. Routine stocking of supplies according to par levels, proper dating, and initialing of all opened supplies are mandatory.

· Cleans, sterilizes, and stocks all instruments according to accepted office guidelines, OSHA, and AAAASF regulations.

· Verifies and documents all prescriptions as directed by the Physician.

· Provide test results and follow-up instructions to patients as directed by the Physician.

· Performs assigned patient care under the supervising provider, which may include dressing changes and suture removals.

· Acts as a medical scribe in the electronic medical records systems to accurately record detailed medical history, vital signs, review of systems, chief complaints, exams, diagnoses and plans, along with prescriptions, pathologies, procedures, and provider orders. Active listening and

verification of accurate entry of all medical information required. Providing an accurate history to the provider before every visit, as well as assisting in the exam room while scribing, is required.

· Collaborates with team to complete prior authorization paperwork, lab and pathology result entry, as well as return all phone calls, with proper documentation, promptly.

· Maintains patient confidentiality at all times according to HIPAA guidelines.

· Complete specimen collection and double verification according to pathology collection policy protocol.

· Ensures compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and AAAASF regulations.

· Cross-training to competently work in all aspects of the clinic is expected and required.

· Travel to work at any of the other practice locations is required at times.

Operating Room Functions

· Escort patients from waiting room to the operating room and preps patients for surgery.

· Assists with positioning, prepping, and draping the patient.

· Circulates and scrubs in the operating room.

· Assists with surgical procedures and suturing under direct supervision of the Surgeon.

· Assists with surgical dressings.

· Assists with transferring patients from the operating room to the recovery room.

· Assists patients during recovery as needed.

· Cleans operating room after procedures to include cleaning, sterilizing, and wrapping instruments.

· Maintain operating room inventory in an orderly fashion. Routine stocking of supplies according to par levels, proper dating, and initialing of all opened supplies is mandatory.

· Practices within limitations of licensure and experience.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Performs other tasks as deemed necessary by the Physician and the Practice Administrator.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Certification or license as a healthcare professional is required. Maintaining professional certification is an expectation of the job and a requirement to work.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

· 401(k)

· 401(k) matching

· Dental insurance

· Health insurance

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

· Plastic Surgery

Schedule:

· Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person