PACU Assistant
$39,208–$48,984 year
On-sitePeabody, Massachusetts, United States
Peabody, Massachusetts, United StatesOn-siteFull Time$39,208–$48,984 yearEntry LevelHigh School Or Equivalent
Full TimeEntry LevelHigh School Or Equivalent
Job Summary
Assist the registered nurse in perioperative patient care, including preoperative preparation, applying vital signs monitoring equipment, and postoperative ambulation or discharge support. Perform sterile central duties, clean pre and post-operative bays, restock areas, and assist with operating room turnover and supply management. Maintain patient confidentiality and safety while adhering to infection control policies and universal precautions. Collaborate with the surgical team to achieve center goals and support the implementation of patient care plans.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- BLS
- One-year medical office experience
- Working knowledge of office equipment and Software
- Familiarity with HIPAA, insurance regulations, policies, procedures, and other regulatory policies
- Medical office procedures, policies, practices and medical terminology, telephone protocol and professional etiquette
- Understanding of electronic medical systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills: Ability to communicate professionally (i.e. using expressive vocabulary that communicates a complete and detailed message, avoiding spelling errors, employing a respectful tone)
- Ability to maintain enthusiasm while facing a high volume and a large variety of duties
- Ability and interest in learning procedures and software functionalities that could improve the effectiveness and efficiency of individual and department efforts
- Organized, with the ability to prioritize and multi-task
- Extremely reliable, patient and professional
- Reacts calmly and effectively under stress
- Interprets, adapts and applies guidelines and procedures appropriately
- Ability to develop and maintain effective and professional working relationships with patients, medical staff, coworkers and the public by demonstrating empathy and tact
- Must be a team player with a positive attitude, the ability to work effectively with a diverse population, and the ability to demonstrate patience and professionalism
- Promotes teamwork through collaboration, represents the practice in a professional manner, and maintains the strictest confidentiality on all patient issues
Desired Qualifications
- Surgical center experience
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