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Surgical Medical Assistant

Drs Hauck & Bianchi PA

Silver Spring, MD

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Anesthesiology, Certified Medical Assistant, Communication Skills, Dermatology, Detail Oriented, Electronic Medical Records, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Health Insurance, Identify Issues, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Manual Dexterity, Medical Assistance, Medical Equipment, Medical Office, Medical Record System, Medical Treatment, Medications, Medicine, Multitasking, Organizational Skills, Outpatient Care, Pain Management, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Patient Follow-up, Physician Assistant, RFA, Radiology, Retirement Plan, Sterilization, Surgical Procedures, Ultrasound, Vendor/Supplier Relations
LOCATION
Silver Spring, MD
POSTED
18 days ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance

Position Summary



We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated Surgical Medical Assistant to join our busy multi-physician ENT practice. This role will primarily support in-office surgical and procedural care for five ENT surgeons performing advanced office-based procedures including sinus surgery under local anesthesia, ultrasound-guided head and neck needle biopsies, and thyroid radiofrequency ablation (RFA).



The Surgical MA will play a central role in coordinating patient care before, during, and after procedures while ensuring procedural rooms, instruments, equipment, and supplies are maintained at the highest standards. The ideal candidate is proactive, calm under pressure, excellent with patient communication, and thrives in a fast-paced procedural environment.



Essential Responsibilities


Surgical & Procedural Coordination
  • Coordinate scheduling of office-based surgical procedures and advanced ENT interventions
  • Obtain and manage insurance prior authorizations for procedures, equipment, imaging, and disposables
  • Communicate directly with patients regarding:
    • Pre-operative instructions
    • Medication management
    • Arrival times and expectations
    • Post-operative care instructions
    • Follow-up appointments
  • Ensure all required consents, documentation, imaging, and laboratory results are completed prior to procedures
  • Assist physicians and physician assistants during office-based surgical procedures as needed


Procedure Room & Equipment Management
  • Prepare procedure rooms prior to cases
  • Set up, organize, and sterilize surgical instruments and procedural equipment
  • Clean and turnover procedural rooms efficiently between cases
  • Maintain inventory of:
    • Surgical instruments
    • Disposable supplies
    • Medications
    • Ultrasound supplies
    • RFA equipment and accessories
  • Track supply usage and proactively reorder inventory to avoid shortages
  • Coordinate with medical device and equipment representatives regarding supplies, equipment maintenance, and troubleshooting


Patient Care & Follow-Up
  • Conduct pre-operative and post-operative patient outreach
  • Obtain and document patient surveys and outcomes data
  • Follow up with patients after procedures to assess recovery and address concerns
  • Escalate clinical concerns appropriately to physicians or physician assistants
  • Provide compassionate, professional, and responsive patient communication at all times

Qualifications
  • Certified Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA) preferred
  • Prior experience in ENT, surgery, procedural medicine, interventional radiology, dermatology, pain management, or similar procedural specialty strongly preferred
  • Experience with surgical scheduling and insurance prior authorizations preferred
  • Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work efficiently in a high-volume clinical environment
  • Comfortable handling instruments, procedural equipment, and sterile supplies
  • Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR)


Preferred Skills
  • Familiarity with:
    • Office-based sinus procedures
    • Ultrasound-guided procedures
    • Radiofrequency ablation technologies
    • Sterile technique and procedural workflows
  • Experience managing surgical inventory and vendor relationships
  • Ability to anticipate physician and procedural needs proactively


Physical Requirements
  • Ability to stand for extended periods
  • Ability to lift and move procedural equipment and supply boxes as needed
  • Manual dexterity sufficient for instrument handling and procedural assistance


Work Environment
  • Fast-paced outpatient ENT specialty practice
  • Frequent interaction with surgical patients and multidisciplinary staff
  • Exposure to procedural and surgical environments under local anesthesia


Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement plan eligibility
  • Opportunities for professional growth and procedural specialization


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