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Form of workSt. Luke's Cataract & Laser Institute is seeking a full-time Plastic Surgery Technicianto join our Reflections Plastic Surgery team.
Company Mission
“Life Changing Vision” is a mission statement we adhere to in every aspect of our care giving, from the moment a patient walks through our doors to the follow-up care they receive. We are committed to helping our patients attain overall wellness in body, mind, and spirit.
Why work at St. Luke’s?
St. Luke’s is a legendary ophthalmic practice with six locations in the Gulf Coast region of Florida and two in The Villages. The St. Luke’s name is known not only for excellence in cataract surgery results and patient care but also for career opportunities and growth in the communities we serve.
About the Position
The Plastic Surgery Technician’s role is to provide necessary and appropriate patient care before and after Plastic Surgery, assisting in all aspects of patient care and providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical office. The ideal candidate must be able to work under pressure in an ever-changing environment. This candidate supports doctors, team, and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care management, organization, and communication. The goal is to help guide patients in their journey of looking and feeling their best while completing all activities accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner.
Patient and Surgical Care
- Obtaining vital signs, patient health history, and accurate documentation of patient visits
- Assisting the Physician during Examinations, Consults, and Procedures
- Reviewing patient treatment plans, medications, and physician instructions to patients
- Comforts patients by anticipating patients’ anxieties and answering questions
- Sends Prescriptions to Pharmacies by electronic, fax or written form at the direction of the ordering physician.
- Coordinating referrals for patients to specialists.
- Calls patients to relay advice and instructions from the surgeon
- Removes sutures and dressing as indicated by the surgeon; reapplies dressings as needed
- Protects patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of medical, personal, and financial information.
- Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes, and forms.
- Maintains inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipating needed supplies, placing orders, and verifying receipt of supplies.
- Provide leadership to others through example, training and sharing of knowledge/skill.
In-Office Procedure Suite
- Prepares the operating facility and cleans the room and instruments after each procedure
- Disposes of contaminated and disposable items, per OSHA guidelines
- Ensures proper sterilization techniques (OSHA standard) are used for instruments
- Keeps supply room and operating room neat and well stocked
- Coordinates the maintenance scheduling/testing of the autoclave and other equipment used in the procedure room
- Completes paperwork when submitting pathologic specimens, and notifies lab that a specimen needs to be picked up; verifies patient insurance for the appropriate lab
Office based Surgery Center/Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Serve as back up surgical technician in OBSC and ASC
Job Skill & Qualifications:
- Surgical technologist experience required
- Superior written and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to exercise empathy when working with patients and their families
- Demonstrate an understanding of standard clinical procedures, laws and regulations
- Working knowledge of medical terminology, HIPAA regulations, ICD, and CPT coding (highly advantageous).
- Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures
- Neat, professional appearance
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as a part of a team
- Critical thinking skills
- Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize work
- Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Service oriented
The Benefits of working for St. Luke’s
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k) with Employer Match, Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay
- Opportunity to build a career with a longstanding, reputable organization
- Leadership and Career Advancement opportunities
- Competitive wages and certification bonuses
- Monday – Friday work week
- Weekends and Holidays off
See more benefits at: https://www.stlukeseye.com/benefits/
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace
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