Surgery Assistant

Company Intro American Vision Partners (AVP) partners with ophthalmology practices to provide high-quality patient care through best-in-class management systems, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology. Our practices include Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, M&M Eye Institute, Abrams Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Institute, Aiello Eye Institute, Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction, Wellish Vision Institute, West Texas Eye Associates and Vantage Eye Center. AVP operates more than 100 eye care centers across Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Texas—including 25 ambulatory surgical centers. We value teamwork, exceptional patient experiences, continuous improvement, financial strength, and recognizing our employees, while continuing to advance patient care and technology. Overview As a Surgery Assistant, you will bring strong detail orientation and multi-tasking skills to our fast-paced, high-volume environment. You’ll assist the peri-operative team to ensure that surgery proceeds smoothly on a day-to-day basis. Responsibilities Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful manner Assists personnel in pre-op and post-op as directed by surgeon, anesthesia provider and/or nurse Disconnects patient from monitors in pre-op, then moves patient into the surgery suite, hooks patient up to monitors and oxygen Assists with operating room turnover and room closure Provides nourishment to patients as directed by the RN Assists nurse in pre-op with hooking up patient to monitors Performs tasks necessary to function as part of the patient care team and keep surgery flowing smoothly (e.g., making beds, emptying trash, putting away supplies) Assists with prepping of the surgical site Makes pre- and post-operative patient phone calls as needed Stocks patient nourishment refrigerator Reports any malfunctioning equipment/instruments to supervisor Maintains infection control guidelines Performs any and all duties as assigned Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required Customer Service Experience One-year medical office and/or surgery experience preferred CPR certification Experience in Ophthalmology is a plus Detail oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills Flexible schedule Monday-Friday This is a Safety Sensitive position Benefits & Perks Your health, happiness and your future matters! At AVP, we offer everything from medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more! #J-18808-Ljbffr