Plastic Surgery Medical Assistant

Company : The Few Institute For Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Job Type : Full Time

Chicago, Il 60611

Number of Applicants

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Job Description - Plastic Surgery Medical Assistant

Benefits:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job Duties

Review patient’s medical history and determine the reason for their visit. Alert physician and nursing staff regarding any patient drug allergies or medical changes since their last visit.

Get patient set up for appointment time with Surgeon/RN; give patient exam gown, remove bandages, get injectables or other medical equipment set up, in anticipation of the appointment.

Prepare patient for cosmetic injectable/laser treatments.

Scribe notes during patient appointments to determine next steps and their plan of care. Coordinate with administrative staff to get patients scheduled for their follow-up visits as needed.

Primary assistant to surgeon with minor/major in-office procedures and treatments.

Wash & sterilize surgical instruments daily and in a timely fashion. Maintain safety standards of autoclave equipment and maintenance on device as needed.

Take pre & post procedure patient photos

Drop off specimens to pathology/LabCorp as needed. Responsible for obtaining pathology results and reporting these results to surgeon.

Maintain inventory of office and medical supplies. Responsible for ordering additional supplies needed in a timely manner.

Quality control checks on current medications and expirable items

Update and review surgical binder on a weekly basis to ensure pre-procedure requirements are being met.

Responsible for surgical case review in weekly surgery meetings (binder will be used).

Conduct pre-op calls and one-week post-op check-ins for surgery patients. During pre-op calls and check-ins, ensure patients have proper prescriptions as needed.

Call in prescription medication for pre-procedure or post-op needs, as determined by clinical staff or surgeon.

Accompany surgeon during patient appointments and assist with visit as needed. Responsible for disposing of any syringes, needles, medical supplies, post appointment. Ensure that bio-hazard waste has been disposed of properly and sanitize room in-between patient appointments.

Assist clinical staff with ensuring that linens are washed and re-stocked for the next business day.

Point of contact for all surgical patients. Responsible for maintaining contact and providing clinical and emotional support to patients until he/she has signed up for surgery and for one year post operatively. Responsible for answering clinical questions to the best of your ability or advancing the questions to the clinical staff/surgeon as needed to maintain patient care and safety.

Ensuring every surgical patient has a pre-op/post-op appointment scheduled and subsequently conducting the appointment with the patient.

Work with patient and their healthcare team to ensure that patients have the appropriate medical clearance prior to surgery.

Prepare paper treatment sheets for Dr. Few’s in-office procedures and treatments weekly. Ensure all consents are signed prior to patient visit as needed.

Handle clinical related patient phone calls/email inquiries

Close down/open rooms with other staff members on a rotating basis, ensuring that exam rooms are adequately stocked for the following day. Rooms will also be set up for next day procedures

Ensuring each treatment room is appropriately sanitized and compliant with OSHA standards.

Take after hour call when doctor is traveling internationally as needed.

Check AED weekly and document in AED binder.

Position Qualifications/Skills

Certified Medical Assistant Preferred

Current CPR BLS Certification

Computer proficient

Comfortable working in a fast paced, high profile, surgical environment

Ability to be flexible and adapt to a changing environment

Discretion and professionalism is a key requirement of this position.

Ability to work independently and be self-motivated

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent customer service skills

Excellent organizational skills

Knowledge of, and/or interest in aesthetic plastic surgery and skin care. Ability to become proficient with all of the procedures, skin care products and surgeries is mandatory.

Premier Plastic Surgeon in Chicago

Julius Few, MD
As a board-certified plastic surgeon in Chicago, Dr. Julius Few has earned a reputation for compassion, excellence, and an esteemed aesthetic eye. Determined to help each of his clients to look and feel more youthful, confident, and attractive than ever, Dr. Few also works to create cutting-edge new treatments that provide innovative solutions to some of their most common cosmetic concerns.

Passionate about paying it forward, Dr. Few is also the founder of the Few Initiative for Children. His non-profit organization provides Chicago’s youth with life-changing opportunities for growth and success.

One of Chicago’s best plastic surgeons, Dr. Few is both an inspiring mentor for the next generation and a premier provider of age-defying surgical and non-surgical cosmetic procedures for the men and women of America’s quintessential city.

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About the Company

The Few Institute For Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Dr. Julius Few MD is a board-certified, Harvard-trained plastic surgeon in Chicago, IL. Dr. Few believes that plastic surgery outcomes should be patient driven and result in natural-looking enhancements. He is a proven leader and objective voice committed to aesthetic research and excellence.

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