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Medical Assistant

Mia Aesthetics Services
On-site
Houston, Texas, United States

At Mia Aesthetics, we are not just leading the way in plastic surgeryβ€”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 80,000 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!

Requirements

The 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 needs

  • Applies sanitary, infection control, and safety standards in preparing and sanitizing surgical instruments. 
  • Accurately and safely handles instruments in accordance with our sterilization process
  • Ensures equipment is properly always working. Should equipment malfunction, immediately escalate to Clinical Administrator for assistance if unable to resolve
  • Correctly peel-packs supplies/instruments, wraps instruments for sterilization, inspects each instrument for use, function, completeness, and cleanliness
  • Documents and maintains accurate sterilization records
  • Performs simple maintenance on equipment (i.e., clean filters and drains)
  • Prepares trays for designated areas according to policies and procedures
  • Documents and maintains an inventory of supplies and materials
  • Prepares the surgery suites by gathering, organizing, and preparing surgical supplies and equipment for surgical procedures
  • Monitors inventory of all surgical supplies and equipment and notifies appropriate individuals when supplies are needed
  • Operates medical equipment and performs technical skills according to set policies and standards of care. Seeks timely assistance as appropriate
  • Restock surgery suites with appropriate supplies when procedures have ended for the day
  • Collaborates with members of the surgical and clinical team in developing coordinated outcomes and interventions regarding patient progress and care
  • Ensures the operating rooms are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner at all times
  • Always follows established HIPPA policies and procedures.
  • Brings patients into the examination room in preparation for their follow-up visit
  • Takes and records patient vital signs and obtains urine samples
  • Cleans examination room and executes room turnover
  • Works hand in hand with Surgeons, Massage Therapists, and Nurses to ensure workflow is efficient
  • Communicate with the patients in a manner that instills understanding and confidence about their post-procedure healing instructions
  • Records appropriate patient information on patient charts and/or Salesforce
  • Reports any problems or unusual circumstances to the Clinical Administrator and Surgeon
  • Understands and follows procedures for post-surgical and procedural processes
  • Provide excellent customer service, ensuring that client's unique needs are met
  • Displays consistent professionalism and is empathetic and energetic with patients
  • Provides basic direct care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse
  • Monitors vital signs and reports patient’s behavior and well-being to the PACU Registered Nurses
  • Prepares each patient recovery room with necessary items like blankets, pillows, medical equipment etc.
  • Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

  • Minimum High School Diploma required
  • Holds and maintains a Medical Assistant Certification or Registration
  • Holds and maintains an active BLS and ACLS certification
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of standing, bending and reaching low or overhead
  • Ability to move quickly in response to physician and patient need
  • High-level visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient care assessment activities
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 20 lbs. frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly
  • Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens; frequent exposure to chemical hazards; may encounter radiation hazards

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