Under the supervision of the Lab Director and Senior Staff, the Medical Assistant will provide pre- and post-operative care, maintain the surgical room and recovery areas and complete clerical work such as record keeping and answering phones. Training will be provided in Andrology to serve as backup in our IVF Lab when needed.
We are seeking a full-time OR / PACU Medical Assistant. The schedule is Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm (1-2 weekends / holidays per year). Experience with procedures and sterile processing required. OB / GYN experience a plus!
What You'll Do :
Answer phones and schedule appointments as well as general administrative tasks
Prepares patients for treatment including taking patient history and vitals
Comforts patients by anticipating patients' anxieties and answering questions
Maintain current inventory of supplies and medications to avoid overstocking and / or running out of supplies, and to keep medication dates current
Assist physicians in our operating room during procedures relating to in-vitro fertilization (IVF)
Maintain sterile field during operating room set-up and procedures Document procedures accurately and completely
Clean and stock the procedure and recovery rooms thoroughly daily, weekly, and on an as needed basis
Clean and sterilize instruments daily
Clean the autoclave weekly and keep a current log
Maintain medical equipment in good condition and arrange for repairs as necessary
Keeps a log of all maintenance and dates of services
Maintain logs and other records of medical procedures
Clean / turn over rooms
Empty red bags and replace them
Perform patient-care functions under the supervision of the physician
Cross-train in andrology to provide back-up when needed
What You'll Bring :
Associates Degree in chemical, physical or biological science
Medical Assistant or Nursing Assistant Certification
2+ Years of Medical Assistant Experience
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work independently
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail