Surgical Assistant Resume
Objective : Efficient Surgical Assistant is skilled with greeting patients, scheduling appointments, preparing patient charts, insurance verification, and tackling administrative and patient-oriented tasks in a fast-paced medical environment. Having 3 years of experience in the medical field and looking for a company to grow with.
Skills : Cash Register, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Quick Learner.
Description :
- Adeptly managed a multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted all patients.
- Professionally and courteously scheduled and verified appointment times as well as any balance owed with patients.
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones, electronic filing of charts, and faxing.
- Ensured superior customer experience by addressing customer concerns, demonstrating empathy and resolving problems on the spot.
- Helped train new employees on scheduling, insurance verification, and on patient care.
- Received, screened and routed incoming calls.
- Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in a timely and empathetic manner.
- Examined patients' insurance coverage, deductibles, possible insurance carrier payments and remaining balances not covered under their policies when applicable.
- Treated all patients, their families, visitors, peers, staff and providers in a pleasant and courteous manner.
- Interacted with providers and other medical professionals regarding obtaining clinical information for authorizations.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Associate
Surgical Assistant I Resume
Summary : Experienced Surgical Assistant who works well under pressure and has supreme confidence is now seeking a position to work and deliver excellent service while making a positive contribution to the growth.
Skills : Inventory Ordering, Computer, Filing Charts, Making Appointments, Sterilization Of Instruments.
Description :
- Set up operatory room for surgery, and filling out consent forms.
- Taking care of patients and dismissing them with information Sterilization of instruments.
- Maintained an accurate inventory of instruments and supplies for surgery.
- Maintained an accurate inventory of instruments and supplies for Anesthetic and Implant Dentistry.
- Responsible for passing hand instruments, preparing restorative materials, exposing and processing radiographs.
- Maintaining dental equipment, carrying out infection control, sterilization, and waste management activities, including ensuring the availability and use of protective wear.
- Took, developed, and mounted dental radiographs, including bitewings, using digital X-rays and computers.
- Maintained accountability of instruments and other dental supplies, and recorded patient heath histories accordingly.
- Responsible to make sure that the operatory room is ready, stocked, and cleaned prior to each appointment and to discard all disposable items after each visit.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Diploma
Lead Surgical Assistant Resume
Headline : With 6 years of experience as a Surgical Assistant in acute care, seeking lasting employment in a positive atmosphere that will be challenging, as well as rewarding.
Skills : Decision-Making Capabilities, Customer Service, Advanced Critical Thinking Skills, Medical Terminology, Phlebotomy.
Description :
- Anticipate the needs of the Surgeon and other team members with regard to the requirements of each surgical procedure.
- Demonstrates and maintains dexterity sufficient to the successful completion of his/her assistant duties on each procedure.
- In addition to scheduled cases, accepts an assignment to cover emergency call duty on a 24- hour basis, including weekdays, weekends, and holidays as required.
- Maintains a professional attitude with respect to dignity, privacy, and safety of patients.
- Follows the policies and procedures of the individual facility to which they are assigned.
- Treats all documentation from the patient records with the utmost respect and confidentiality in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations( HIPPA).
- Incorporates safety rules and regulations into the daily performance of the job.
- Wears approved scrub attire, including ID Badge and facility ID badge as appropriate.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
ECFMG
Oral Surgical Assistant Resume
Objective : Motivated, professional with 2 years of track record in the dental field as an Oral Surgical Assistant. Dependable and reliable with extreme loyalty and pride for the company.
Skills : Knowledge in Botox, Restylane, Juvederm, and Obagi Skincare Products, Dental Implant.
Description :
- Assisting the surgeon in all phases of patient care such as evaluations, surgeries, and post-op appointments.
- Responsible for cleaning and sterilization of surgical instruments, laboratories, and treatment rooms.
- Accountable for ordering medical supplies and verifying medications drawn for daily procedures, drawing up lidocaine injections for procedures.
- Completing patient charting, clinical and pharmacy logs according to practice standards.
- Follows all clinical related policies and procedures as well as OSHA, AAAHC and practice clinical guidelines.
- Annual teaching surgical courses including 30 surgeons from around the world, surgical assistants, and medical representatives.
- Assisting in a variety of surgeries such as comprehensive facelifts, upper/lower eyelid blepharoplasty, open and closed brow lifts, and mandibular angle implants.
Experience
0-2 Years
Level
Entry Level
Education
BS
Dental Surgical Assistant Resume
Headline : Talented Registered Dental Surgical Assistant with 5 years of experience. Able to work independently and as a part of a team.
Skills : Inventory Management, General Office Skills, Maintaining Equipment, Customer Service, Ordering Supplies, MS Office, Quick books, Strong Analytical, Organizational, Communication (written & verbal), and Interpersonal Skills.
Description :
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, confirming the purpose of the visit.
- Prepares patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests, taking blood pressure, and reporting patient history summary.
- Prepares Operatory using sterilization techniques Secures patient information and maintains confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Counsels patients by transmitting doctor's orders and questions about surgery.
- Verifying times with patient, preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.
- Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
- Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
Associate
Surgical Assistant II Resume
Headline : 6 years of experience as a Surgical Assistant. Adept at preparing surgical instruments properly assisting during any kind of surgery and cleaning surgical instruments when the surgery is over.
Skills : OMS Vision, Win OMS, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Excel, Strong General Anesthesia Background IV Placement, and removal, Radiology Certified, BLS, and CPR/AED Certified.
Description :
- Prepares, sterilizes, organizes, and sets up dental equipment, ensures that all dental instruments are cleaned, dated, and processed according to established clinical guidelines.
- Monitors and maintains equipment, such as compressors, evacuator systems, in accordance with manufacturers guidelines.
- Develops and processes radiograph in accordance with provider orders.
- Assists in the monitoring and maintenance of radiation safety procedures and protocols.
- Orders and maintains inventories of clinic supplies, and interacts with and processes clinic patients.
- Schedules appointments perform telephone triage, conducts patient interviews, and obtains prior approvals from third-party payers.
- Maintains dental laboratory slips and creates and maintains dental records in accordance with established protocol and procedures.
- Shortly moved to reception to learn to work with customers face to face along with setting and confirming appointments.
Experience
5-7 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS
Sr. Surgical Assistant Resume
Summary : Seeking to obtain a position in the fields of Surgical Assistance where one can grow professionally and be an asset to the employer and organization.
Skills : Leadership, Multi-Tasking, Problem Solving, Inventory Management, Reordering.
Description :
- Responsible for knowing, cleaning and maintaining all surgical instruments, and when each instrument should or may be used in complex surgeries.
- Stocking and cleaning operating rooms for surgeries, and providing sterile instruments for surgeons for specific procedures.
- Additionally, assisting with safe animal restraint for anesthesia, radiology, injections, and examinations.
- Demonstrate great attention to detail in cleaning and maintaining sterility, and extensive knowledge of usages of surgical instruments.
- Radiology preparation and proper animal positioning.
- Using correct animal restraint with IM injections, cephalic catheter placement, and jugular blood draws.
- Worked in a team of 5-6 technicians and assistants to treat each surgery case from start to finish.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Executive
Education
BS
Surgical Assistant III Resume
Summary : 13 years of extensive experience in the dental field as a Surgical Assistant. Assist in many dental procedures regarding patient surgery involving comfort care and discharging orders.
Skills : Inventory, Ordering, Computer, Filing Charts, Making Appointments, Sterilization of Instruments.
Description :
- Conducted patient orientation in periodontal disease, at-home oral care for both general and postoperative instructions.
- Served as liaison between doctor and sales representatives for surgical and general office materials.
- Negotiated prices for over 200 product lines.
- Forecasted amount of supplies needed for both hygiene and surgical procedures without keeping extensive overstock and staying under budget.
- Managing daily schedules in order to keep a steady flow of patients within the office and reducing patient wait times.
- Administered local anesthesia for skin biopsies and removed sutures after surgical procedures.
- Assisting other staff with both clerical and surgical duties in order to promote efficiencies within the practice.
- Participated in the maintenance of safe conditions within the facility and other related areas.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
BA
Surgical Assistant-Temp Resume
Summary : Surgical Assistant with 14 years of experience is now seeking a challenging position as a part-time medical assistant in a thriving organization that prides itself on providing quality care while continuing to polish and develop self skills.
Skills : Microsoft Office, Confident, Self-Starter, Leadership, Inventory Management.
Description :
- Observe the behavior and condition of animals and monitor their clinical symptoms.
- Maintain controlled drug inventory and related logbooks.
- Administer anesthesia to animals, under the direction of a veterinarian, and monitor animals' responses to anesthetics so that dosages can be adjusted.
- Care for and monitor the condition of animals recovering from surgery.
- Perform laboratory tests on blood, urine, or feces, such as urinalyses or blood counts, to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of animal health problems.
- Administer emergency first aid, such as performing emergency resuscitation or other life-saving procedures.
- Prepare and administer medications, vaccines, serums, or treatments, as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Fill prescriptions, measuring medications and labeling containers.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
HS
Executive Surgical Assistant Resume
Objective : A results-driven medical professional with 4 years of career as a Surgical Assistant. Demonstrated record of results in efficient utilization of distribution operation resources. Strong leader and mentor with superior interpersonal and communication skills and a history of delivering superior results.
Skills : Nursing Assistant, Medical, MS Office, Communications, Dental.
Description :
- Educate patients of surgical procedures, costs, coordinate schedules are design applicable payment plans.
- Record treatment information within EMR software (electronic medical records).
- Verify with health insurance companies to coordinate coverage and costs.
- Obtain medical clearance with the patient's primary care doctors to ensure procedures are safe to conduct.
- Monitored budgets by comparing and analyzing actual results with plans and forecasts.
- Accomplished company goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests, explored different opportunities to deliver value to referring doctors.
- Successfully completed OSHA, ADA and HIPAA compliance training.
- Assisted dentist in management of medical or dental emergencies when necessary.
Experience
2-5 Years
Level
Junior
Education
Associates
Technical Surgical Assistant Resume
Summary : Accomplished and energetic Technical Surgical Assistant with a solid history of achievement in Medical and Dental. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities.
Skills : Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Type 45 Wpm, EMR, Microsoft PowerPoint, CPR Certified.
Description :
- Gather, arrange, or assemble instruments or supplies.
- Monitor and maintain aseptic technique throughout procedures.
- Adjust and maintain operating room temperature, humidity, or lighting, according to the surgeon's specifications.
- Determine the availability of necessary equipment or supplies for operative procedures.
- Discuss with the surgeon the nature of the surgical procedure, including operative consent, or patient-advanced directives or other needs.
- Maintain an unobstructed operative field, using surgical retractors, sponges, or suctioning and irrigating equipment.
- Monitor patient intra-operative status, including patient position, vital signs, or volume and color of blood.
- Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
Experience
7-10 Years
Level
Management
Education
Medical
Surgical Assistant Resume
Summary : Dental professional with 14 years of experience as a Surgical Assistant, having a vast knowledge of clinical procedures and medical and dental terminology focused on providing exceptional patient care. Excels in fast-paced, high-volume offices.
Skills : Team Work, Leadership, Organization, Time Management, Self-Motivation, Medical Terminology, Inventory Management.
Description :
- Greeted and prepared patients for dental examinations.
- Properly sterilized dental equipment and examination rooms in accordance with infection control policies.
- Effectively operated x-ray machines and developed x-rays.
- Routinely completed inventory, supply orders, and restocked supplies.
- Provided appropriate postoperative instructions as prescribed by the dentist.
- Correctly arranged instrument trays prior to dental procedures and surgeries.
- Managed invoices and transaction receipts.
- Proficiently assisted the dentist with diagnostic, preventative, general, orthodontic, periodontics, surgical procedures.
- Observed and documented patient status and reported patient complaints to the doctor.
- Leading and developing staff as well as training of new staff.
Experience
10+ Years
Level
Senior
Education
Associate