Certified Surgical First Assist

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Delivers intraoperative patient care as the first assistant to the MOHS surgeon(s) as a collaborative team member.

· Delivers intraoperative technical and professional functions that help the MOHS surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. 

· Functions as a member of the surgical team and contributes to the overall efficiency of the peri-operative responsibilities. 

· Ensures an excellent patient experience with all aspects of the practice and associated interactions, including phone, in person, and online. 

· Ensures correct and complete patient information in health record by accurate documentation of notes throughout visit. Electronic notes are to be completed the same day as patient visit.

· Proactively performs essential and assigned daily clinic duties.  

· Responsible for abiding by the Standards of Conduct and meets all compliance and other training requirements.

· Participates in professional development activities and maintains professional affiliations.

· Maintains strict confidentiality.

· Treats co-workers, medical providers, patients, and visitors with dignity and respect at all times.

· Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

· Ability to travel to main office and satellite locations, where applicable. 

Requirements

Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• High School education or      equivalent
• Successful completion of an      accredited Surgical Technology Course
• Minimum two years’ experience      as a CFT. 
• Certification      as a First Assistant by one of the following:
  • National Board of Surgical Technician       and Surgical Assistant (NBSTA) 
  • American Board of Surgical Assistant.       (ABSA)
  • National Commission for the       Certification of Surgical Assistant (NCCSA)