Essential Duties and Responsibilities (by Department as follows):
- Pre/ Post-op: May include landing patient in pre-op bay, applying monitors to patients, restocking bays, assistance with bed turnover, preparing patients for discharge including assisting the patient with getting dressed, IV removal, possible application of DME, transport of patient to X-ray as needed, transport of patient downstairs for pickup, assistance with putting away materials, entering surgery times/data in surgical health record system (Vision) and POC testing (CBG, etc). Working closely with nursing staff for direction and other assignments as needed.
- PAT: Includes assisting with surgery chart prep, pre-admission phone calls and interviews, communicating with Anesthesia regarding health history information that requires review for surgery, obtaining previous medical records and cardiac testing as needed for review, ordering pre-op testing such as labs/ecgs as needed, performing MRSA cultures as needed, early communication with clinical and ASC surgery scheduling staff on scheduling discrepancies, retrieving phone messages and returning patient calls. Communicating patient questions/needs to clinical staff as needed.
- Materials Ordering: May include assisting with ordering of materials using inventory management system (ENVI), receiving and stocking/distribution of materials, familiarization of materials needs for all departments, communication with AR staff during reconciliation of surgical materials used, early communication with necessary staff regarding back orders and allocation challenges.
May include other duties as needed per department
Requirements
- High School graduate or equivalent
- Completion of Medical Assistant Program with current Certification, or CNA II program with current Certification
- BLS Certification, or able to obtain within 6 months of date of hire
- Strong verbal and written communication as well as interpersonal skills required. Exceptional ability to interact and communicate effectively and professionally with patients, families, medical staff, and co-workers
- Must possess knowledge of medical terminology, critical thinking skills, and ability to multitask and prioritize daily assignments
Preferred
- At least one year experience in a patient care setting
- Prior experience utilizing electronic medical record (EMR) systems. Experience with NextGen, Vision, and ENVI helpful
- Prior patient health history interview experience
- Prior patient medication and allergy reconciliation experience
- Bilingual in Spanish is preferred
Adherence to Universal Precautions and familiarity with correct emergency procedures is required. The ability to push gurneys, assist patients with durable medical equipment and dressing, and put away supplies requires the applicant to stand for long periods, stoop, and squat. The applicant should be able to lift and/or assist with up to 50 pounds.
Please note that as Slocum is a healthcare organization, we are required by the State of Oregon to mandate COVID-19 vaccinations for staff in both clinical and non-clinical roles.
The Slocum Ambulatory Surgery Center is looking to fill a full-time, 36-40 hour assistant position in the Pre-Op/PACU department. Applicants must have one year of recent patient care experience.. Current Oregon CNA II or MA certification with BLS preferred, but may be obtained within first six months of hire. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment efficiently.
Slocum is an EEO/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability employer.