Procedure Support Assistant - Urology Clinic

Procedural Support Assistant

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• Medical:
  Multiple plan options.
• Dental:
  Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision:
  Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement:
  Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

Receives direction from Nurse Manager, Physician, Team Lead and Registered Nurses. Is supervised by registered nurses and physicians. Works cooperatively with members of the nursing staff, physicians, managers and support staff. Interacts professionally with patients and treats them with dignity and respect.

Position Overview:

(Major Functions and Non-Essential Functions):

The procedural support assistant is an integral member of the procedural team and assists with delegated tasks of direct and indirect patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse and/or physician in the Department of Pain Medicine. The procedural assistant provides patient support and follows through with the designated plan of action as directed by the physician. The procedural assistant is responsible for the care, handling, and processing of pain medicine procedural equipment and turnover of the procedure room(s).

The procedural assistant is responsible for assisting with diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic procedures such as Epidural Steroid Injections, Genicular blocks, Epidural blood patches, Spinal Cord Stimulator trials, Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMCA), Peripheral Nerve Stimulator placements and trials. The procedural assistant works in the procedural unit in the fluoroscopy suites, ultrasound suites and recovery room. The procedural assistant is responsible for operation of the radio frequency ablation machine as well as the ultrasound machine.

They are responsible for setting up the sterile field as well as prepping the patient prior to the procedure. The procedural assistant may be cross-trained to work in other areas based at employer's discretion. This individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life-span, appropriately interpret information relative to the patient's age-specific needs and be able to communicate data reflective of the patient's status.

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

One year of patient care experience required.

Possible experience may include duties as a desk operations specialist, nursing assistant, patient care assistant, or licensed practical nurse.

High school diploma or GED and one year of customer service experience required, such as administrative, physician's office, and appointment scheduler.

Additional Qualifications:

Requires computer skills including Windows- based applications and intranet/internet use with the ability to keyboard and navigate through multiple applications. Exposure to electronic health record preferred.

Ability to work independently, be goal-directed and have strong organizational skills.

Effectively multitask without compromising quality.

Ability to comprehend and excel in both verbal and written communication, including proper telephone etiquette, face-to-face interactions, and electronic communications.

Ability to communicate with individuals and…