Our office is seeking a reliable and compassionate Procedure Room Assistant to support our growing clinic. This vital role requires compassion, reliability, and multitasking in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate will combine clinical, administrative, and patient-support responsibilities to help ensure a seamless and efficient experience for both providers and patients. Will train the right individual! Candidates fluent in Spanish and English strongly encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare the patient for the procedure by positioning them comfortably and ensuring privacy
Help set up sterile fields, instruments, and equipment
Hold or assist with positioning medical instruments as directed
Ensure all necessary equipment is ready and functioning
Clean, sterilize, and maintain surgical instruments or tools
Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions or report issues to the appropriate personnel
Provide support and reassurance to patients before, during, and after procedures
Monitor the environment for cleanliness and disinfect surfaces and equipment
Ensure all equipment used is properly sterilized before and after use
Prepare the procedure room for the next patient, ensuring it is clean and well-organized
Schedule patient appointments for follow-up visits or future procedures
Answer patient inquiries, provide education on procedure details, and help resolve any concerns
Order medical supplies as needed and ensure the procedure room is properly stocked
Handle post-procedure tasks as needed
Weekly cleaning of sterilization equipment
Additional Responsibilities:
Willingness to cross-train and assist in various clerical and clinical support areas, which may include but not limited to:
Front Office: Check in/out patients, answer phones, verify insurance, schedule appointments, confirm and reschedule patients.
Patient Care Tech: Prepare room and patient for provider visit, obtain vitals, perform urine screens, stock rooms, setup equipment, restock supplies.
Work Location & Travel: Primary location is the Fitchburg office, with travel to our Ayer office (198 Groton Road, Ayer, MA) required to provide coverage on occasion.
Physical Requirements: As a Procedure Room Assistant, you must be able to wear weighted lead aprons throughout procedures while remaining on your feet (standing or moving) for several hours daily.