10 surgical assistant jobs found

Overview Acts as collaborative member of the clinical team in providing continuity of and quality patient care. Responsible for registration, insurance verification, scheduling, and answering of telephone. Initiates patient care assessments, gathers vital signs, prepares patient and exam room for procedures, and collects specimens.  Provides patient education and support as needed to assist physician, patient and family.  Returns patient phone calls. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED required.  Must be a Certified Medical Assistant. Experience:  Minimum of one year clinic experience in clinic setting.  Phlebotomy experience preferred. Previous customer service experience preferred. Typing, word processing, computer, and telephone skills preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities:  Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to work in a fast paced environment, requiring prioritizing...

Overview Responsible for facilitating the improvement in the overall quality and completeness of medical record documentation. Obtain appropriate clinical documentation through extensive interaction with physicians, nursing, patient caregivers, and coders. To ensure that appropriate patient centered clinical data, quality metrics and reimbursement is received for the level of services rendered. That the clinical information utilized in profiling and reporting outcomes is complete and accurate. On a consistent basis the individual will maintain ongoing education relative to CDI/ACDIS/AHIMA and the Coding Clinic. Qualifications Education required:  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Education preferred: Associates Degree in Nursing or BSN, MSN License, Certification and/or Registration: Current Alabama Nursing License. CCDS Certification Preferred or will obtain post 2-3years. Experience:  Prefer at least...

Overview The Surgical Support Attendant works under the direction of the RN/Licensed Practical Nurse. Responsibilities include providing direct patient care, transporting patients, and maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the unit. The Attendant demonstrates the ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds, to set and manage multiple priorities, and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Qualifications Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Experience required: Education: High School Diploma/GED required. Experience: Previous patient care experience preferred. Additional Skills/Abilities: Ability to communicate in English with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. Ability to work under stress. Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period. About Us Build your career with us At Huntsville...

Overview The Student Nurse Aide works under the direction of the RN/LPN. The responsibilities of the Student Nurse include providing direct patient care standards. The Student Nurse must exhibit the ability to work with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds; to organize, set priorities and manage multiple priorities, and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment. Responsibilities Provides basic and select advanced nursing care to patients within the Student Nurse Aide’s scope of practice that includes actions that meet psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and physical needs. Advanced nursing activities that may be delegated to the competent Student Nurse Aide by the RN/LPN include simple dressing changes, phlebotomy, PIV removal, routine medication administration, and more as defined by policy. Performs patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patient’s age, gender,...

Overview Responsible for assisting the physician in patient treatment issues, providing direct patient care, and maintaining proper standards of care Qualifications Education required: High school/GED. Specialized technical training of one to three years. License, registration and/certification: Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treat room procedures. Previous experience in medical office preferred. About Us Highlands Medical Center   is a 170-bed hospital located in Scottsboro, offering a wide variety of emergency, inpatient and outpatient services to support the wellness of our community. A part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, HMC has the strength of a collaborative group of high-performing hospitals across North Alabama to share information, processes, ideas and best practices for continual enhancements to the care and services offered to meet the health care needs...

Overview Responsible for assisting the physician in patient treatment issues, providing direct patient care, and maintaining proper standards of care Qualifications Education required: High school/GED. Specialized technical training of one to three years. License, registration and/certification: Knowledge of examination, diagnostic and treat room procedures. Previous experience in medical office preferred. About Us Highlands Medical Center   is a 170-bed hospital located in Scottsboro, offering a wide variety of emergency, inpatient and outpatient services to support the wellness of our community. A part of the Huntsville Hospital Health System, HMC has the strength of a collaborative group of high-performing hospitals across North Alabama to share information, processes, ideas and best practices for continual enhancements to the care and services offered to meet the health care needs...

Overview A Hospital Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting blood specimens from patients of all ages, including emergency, inpatient, outpatient, and intensive care patients. They ensure accurate specimen collection, proper labeling, and timely delivery to the laboratory while maintaining patient safety, comfort, and compliance with hospital policies. Responsibilities Draw blood from patients using venipuncture or fingerstick techniques. Verify patient identity and explain collection procedures. Label, process, and transport specimens accurately. Maintain sterile equipment and follow infection control protocols. Record patient information and specimen collection details. Maintain inventory of supplies and ensure equipment is functioning properly. Follow all HIPAA, OSHA, and facility policies and procedures. Qualifications High school diploma or GED required. Compl...

Overview Anesthesia attendants assist CRNA’s & anesthesiologists in preparing each OR for cases, maintaining the stock drug and supplies inventory, key in daily charges & check all against the anesthesia record, clean & maintain equipment, turn over rooms between cases, prepare PAT sheets and charts, and assist CRNA’s during inductions and regional anesthetics and /or difficult cases. The techs work under the direction of the CRNA’s. Qualifications Education: High School Graduate or Equivalent preferred.  College Preferred, but not required Skills: Must have advanced computer skills and demonstrate clerical aptitude. Surgical /Medical terminology course preferred. About Us Lake Guntersville, a mountain-lakes jewel, is located approximately 30 miles from metro Huntsville – and is home to Marshall Medical Centers. Marshall Medical Centers , an affiliate of the...

Overview This position is assigned to the Surgery Center campus. The CRNA /CAA cares for patients at all acuity levels across the lifespan in a variety of settings for procedures including, but not limited to, surgical, obstetrical, diagnostic, therapeutic, and pain management. Responsibilities ·         Select, obtain, order, and administer preanesthetic medication or treatment. ·         Develop and implement an anesthesia care plan. ·         Select, obtain, prepare, and use equipment, invasive and non-invasive monitors, supplies, and drugs for the administration of sedation, anesthesia, and pain management services; perform safety checks as needed. ·         Select, order, obtain, and administer analgesic and anesthetic agents, adjuvant drugs, accessory drugs, fluids, or blood products necessary to provide anesthesia services. ·         Perform all aspects of airway management. ·...

Overview The Oral Surgery Dental Assistant provides clinical and administrative support to oral and maxillofacial surgeons in a not-for-profit, community-based hospital oral surgery clinic. The assistant performs a wide range of duties, including chairside assisting, patient preparation, sterilization, radiography, and post-operative care, while maintaining a sterile and efficient environment. The ideal candidate will be a team player who thrives in a fast-paced clinical setting and is committed to providing high-quality, compassionate care. This position operates in a hospital-based oral surgery clinic and may include assisting in the hospital operating room. The work environment involves exposure to bloodborne pathogens, surgical instruments, and anesthetic agents. Strict adherence to infection control and safety protocols is essential. Qualifications Education: High school diploma or GED required—completion of a...