About the Role
As a Medical Assistant in the Operating Room (OR), you will play a crucial role in supporting our physicians and clinical staff in delivering exceptional patient care. Your responsibilities will encompass a wide range of tasks within the operating room environment, aimed at ensuring smooth operations and patient comfort throughout fertility procedures.
Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing the operating room for procedures, ensuring all necessary equipment and supplies are sterile and readily available.
- Provide compassionate care and support to patients undergoing fertility procedures.
- Assist physicians and clinical staff during fertility procedures, including egg retrieval and embryo transfer.
- Maintain an inventory of surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring they are properly sterilized, organized, and in good working condition.
- Adhere to strict sterilization protocols and infection control measures to maintain a safe and hygienic operating room environment.
- Accurately document patient information, procedure details, and any other relevant data in electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
- Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient care.
- Remain vigilant and prepared to assist in emergency situations that may arise during procedures.
- Stay informed about advances in fertility treatment techniques, surgical procedures, and best practices in operating room management.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Completion of a medical assistant program preferred.
- Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) is highly desirable.
- Prior experience working in a surgical or procedural setting, preferably in a fertility clinic or reproductive medicine practice.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office, internet software and proprietary software.
- Ability to use spreadsheet and word processing programs at a highly proficient level.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology, surgical procedures, and sterile techniques.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with patients and healthcare providers.
- Attention to detail and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to patient confidentiality, safety, and quality of care.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Medical assistant program completion preferred
- Certification as a Medical Assistant (CMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) highly desirable
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Paid time off
- Maternity Leave
