Clinical Assistant - Plastics and Oral Surgery

Clinical Assistant - Plastics and Oral Surgery

Our department is one of the largest and most experienced pediatric plastic and oral surgery centers anywhere in the world with 10 dedicated subspecialty programs. Every year, we see more than 17,000 children ranging in age, living with both congenital and acquired conditions, from across Massachusetts and New England as well as many different points across the globe.

Key responsibilities :

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 clinicians during assessments, examinations and / or procedures.

Transports patients, supplies, pathology, and equipment as needed.

Maintains, cleans, and stocks clinical supplies and / or equipment.

Minimum qualifications :

Education : A HS Diploma or equivalent.

Experience : 1 year clinical / direct patient care experience preferred. Pediatric experience preferred.

Office / Site Location : Boston

Regular, Temporary, Per Diem : Regular

Remote Eligibility : Onsite Only