Medical Assistant (Bilingual)

Mia AestheticsAt Mia Aesthetics, we are not just leading the way in plastic surgery—we're redefining it. Our goal is simple: to ensure everyone has access to the highest quality plastic surgery without the premium price tag. With an elite team of plastic surgeons across the U.S. and a family of over 150,000 satisfied patients, we're on a mission to make beauty accessible to all.Mia Aesthetics provides on-the-job training, professional development opportunities, opportunities for advancement, benefit offerings, and more.Be a part of a team transforming lives and supporting dreams every day!RequirementsThe Medical Assistant is responsible for serving as a liaison between patients, nurses, surgeons, and facility staff. Must be willing to help in all areas including sterilization, operating room circulating, and the Post Anesthesia Care Unit.(Rotating) Duties & Responsibilities: Vary depending on business needsApplies sanitary, infection control, and safety standards in preparing and sanitizing surgical instruments.Accurately and safely handles instruments in accordance with our sterilization processEnsures equipment is properly always working. Should equipment malfunction, immediately escalate to Clinical Administrator for assistance if unable to resolveCorrectly peel-packs supplies/instruments, wraps instruments for sterilization, inspects each instrument for use, function, completeness, and cleanlinessDocuments and maintains accurate sterilization recordsPerforms simple maintenance on equipment (i.e., clean filters and drains)Prepares trays for designated areas according to policies and proceduresDocuments and maintains an inventory of supplies and materialsPrepares the surgery suites by gathering, organizing, and preparing surgical supplies and equipment for surgical proceduresMonitors inventory of all surgical supplies and equipment and notifies appropriate individuals when supplies are neededOperates medical equipment and performs technical skills according to set policies and standards of care. Seeks timely assistance as appropriateRestock surgery suites with appropriate supplies when procedures have ended for the dayCollaborates with members of the surgical and clinical team in developing coordinated outcomes and interventions regarding patient progress and careEnsures the operating rooms are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner at all timesAlways follows established HIPPA policies and procedures.Brings patients into the examination room in preparation for their follow-up visitTakes and records patient vital signs and obtains urine samplesCleans examination room and executes room turnoverWorks hand in hand with surgeons, massage therapists, and nurses to ensure workflow is efficientCommunicate with the patients in a manner that instills understanding and confidence about their post-procedure healing instructionsRecords appropriate patient information on patient charts and/or SalesforceReports any problems or unusual circumstances to the Clinical Administrator and SurgeonUnderstands and follows procedures for post-surgical and procedural processesProvide excellent customer service, ensuring that client's unique needs are metDisplays consistent professionalism and is empathetic and energetic with patientsProvides basic direct care to patients as delegated by a Registered NurseMonitors vital signs and reports patient's behavior and well-being to the PACU Registered NursesPrepares each patient recovery room with necessary items like blankets, pillows, medical equipment etc.Other duties as assignedEducation and Experience:Minimum High School Diploma requiredHolds and maintains a Medical Assistant Certification or RegistrationHolds and maintains an active Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationBilingual in English and SpanishPhysical Requirements:Prolonged periods of standing, bending and reaching low or overheadAbility to move quickly in response to physician and patient needHigh-level visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient care assessment activitiesMust be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 20 lbs. frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. constantlyCategory I exposure to bloodborne pathogens; frequent exposure to chemical hazards; may encounter radiation hazards