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Surgical Assistant (Bilingual Spanish & English-only) - Baltimore and Annapolis Job ID: DD20121312-21211 Employer Name: PPM - Planned Parenthood of Maryland, Inc. Description: Are you looking for great opportunity to work in an exciting and fast-paced business? Are you a Certified Medical Assistant or in school to become one? Do you have experience in a medical or outpatient surgical setting? Planned Parenthood of Maryland is interested in learning about you. PPM operates 8 health centers throughout Maryland, and we are always looking for qualified, patient-focused medical professionals interested in working with us. We do not currently have an opening however we are a growing organization with frequent opportunities within this department. PPM is a thriving Planned Parenthood affiliate with a healthy financial standing and the capacity for expansion of our clinical services as well as our geographic reach. Our mission is to enable all Marylanders to have access to a wide range of high quality, affordable reproductive health care services. By providing medical services, education, training and advocacy, PPM seeks to help individuals make informed decisions about their reproductive health, family planning options, and sexuality. *Please read this posting fully before submitting your profile for consideration* Under general direction of clinicians for the performance of reproductive health nursing care to PPM patients and under the general direction of the Surgical Center Director for the operational and administrative performance, the Surgical Assistant provides quality patient services and support, informed consent, patient education, effective clinical support, efficient patient flow, and a professional health care environment for both English and Spanish speaking patients. If the position is bilingual, requiring Spanish language skills, candidates must have demonstrable fluency in speaking, reading and writing both English and Spanish. PPM has a comprehensive and competitive compensation/benefits program to include employer matched 401K, Health, Dental, FSA, employer paid short and long term disability, voluntary life insurance, convenient hours, and a generous time off package. PPM is an equal opportunity employer that accepts Veterans and applicants with Disabled status (EOE/V/D). ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Obtain vital signs and document appropriately. Maintain medical record documentation and laboratory documentation. Assist the clinician with surgical and post-surgical services. Administer/dispense medications to patients per clinicians written orders and as allowed by PPM/State/Medical Board regulations. Perform daily/periodic quality assurance activities: collect and process blood and urine specimens according to PPM Lab Manual; prepare specimen laboratory requisition for processing by appropriate outside laboratory; maintain lab log with all tests performed and test results; file normal test results in medical record; refer abnormal results to clinician and assist with follow-up. Clean and maintain proper working order of clinic equipment. Clean, wrap, and sterilize instruments according to OSHA standards. Perform/record monthly autoclaves spore testing. Prepare patient and exam rooms for daily procedures. Stock, clean and organize exam rooms, utility rooms, and medical storage rooms. Maintain supply inventory. Assist clinician in exam rooms as needed during patient exams/procedures. Provide empathetic, non-judgmental, non-directive educational counseling sessions to clients seeking abortion services. Maintain medical record documentation. Review with and give to patient all PPM Fact Sheets concerning their visit/services/procedures and contraceptive choices. Provide information for assessment of STI risks, pregnancy and contraceptive options consistent with patients value system. Offer community referrals and resources to patients. Ensure informed consent via information and education about the medical procedures, requested/required laboratory tests, and methods of contraception to assure understanding of risks and complications. Assure that patient is firm in decision to receive services from PPM, including medical procedures/examinations, medications and testing. Obtain and witness all necessary consents. Document patients decisions on chart. Check charts daily for proper completion of paperwork. Assist with chart pulling/filing as needed. Assist with preparation of medical referrals for patients. Upon completion of training, perform sonograms for termination sizing under the supervision of a clinician. Assist with emergency situations according to PPM standards and guidelines. Travels to surgical sites as scheduled (BaltimoreCity,Annapolis). Participate in health center efforts to achieve established goals for productivity. Adhere to affiliate goals and policies on professionalism, wait time in-clinic and on the phone, and the system for addressing client complaints. Participate in health center/affiliate efforts to achieve established revenue cycle goals. Other duties as assigned. If position is bilingual, demonstrable ability to read, write, and speak English and Spanish fluently. Requirements: Travel 25 - 50% Expertise Medical Billing, Medical Assistant/other cert., Lab and Pharmacy, Health Center Operations/Management, Health Center Administrative/Clerical, Language skills other than English Education High School Job Type Full Time Location MD Years of Experience 0-1 years Preferred Language English
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