Surgical Care Technician
Surgical Care Technician
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11-04-2025
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Job Description
Surgical Care Technician Tarpon Springs & Clearwater
Company Mission
Life Changing Visionis a mission statement we adhere to in every aspect of our care giving from the moment a patient walks through our doors to the followup care they receive. We are committed to helping our patients attain overall wellness in body mind and spirit.
Why work at St. Lukes
St. Lukes is a legendary ophthalmic practice with six locations in the Gulf Coast region of Florida and twoin The Villages. The St. Lukes 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 Medical Assistants 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 everchanging 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.
InOffice 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
Job Skill &Qualifications:
- Sterile preparation and aseptic technique experience preferred
- 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 multitaskand 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. Lukes
- Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
- Opportunity to build a career with a longstanding reputable organization
- Leadership and Career Advancement opportunities
- Competitive wages $20 $23 per hour)
- Weekends and Holidays off
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug and Smoke Free Workplace
We participate in the EVerify Program
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Hourly
Key Skills
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