Doctor's Assistant- Surgery Team

Beacon Veterinary Specialists; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Veterinary Specialists in Fremont, CA is seeking a Surgery Doctor’s Assistant to support surgical teams and patients through prep, procedure, and recovery. You will manage vitals, notes, and client communication, and help with anesthesia monitoring and post-operative instructions.

This is a fast-paced role demanding organization, initiative, and teamwork. Responsibilities include coordinating with schedulers, handling deposits, and maintaining accurate medical records while ensuring

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a surgical or medical setting, preferably in a specialty clinic.
• Proficiency in organizational tasks and ability to work independently in a high-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with the surgical team and communicate with clients.
• Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining patient safety and care.

Responsibilities

• Room the client and patient, ensuring a smooth and professional transition to the exam room.
• Obtain the patient’s TPR/vitals and gather a brief history from the owner if not already completed.
• Collect and manage deposits from clients when necessary.
• Manage the client callback log to ensure each request is met timely.
• Collaborate with the remote schedulers for patient appointments, procedures, and surgeries.
• Assist with department patient transfers.
• Initiate and maintain the doctor’s medical record for each patient, including entering the patient’s history.
• Prepare treatment or procedure estimates and ensure they are communicated to the client.
• Assist with patient intake and discharge instructions for post-operative care.
• Participate in rounds to know the status of hospitalized surgical patients.
• Collaborate with the Surgery Lead to ensure proper staff monitoring during sedated procedures and that post-operative care is appropriately managed for patients within the hospital.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Surgery Doctor’s Assistant provides critical support throughout the surgical process, ensuring a seamless experience for patients, clients, and the surgical team. This role demands a proactive and organized individual with a strong commitment to patient care and clinical operations.

Pay: $24-$30 an hour

Schedule: Tuesday through Friday 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Client and Patient Intake and Communication:

• Room the client and patient, ensuring a smooth and professional transition to the exam room.
• Obtain the patient’s TPR/vitals and gather a brief history from the owner if not already completed.
• Collect and manage deposits from clients when necessary.

Coordination and Communication:

• Manage the client callback log to ensure each request is met timely.
• Collaborate with the remote schedulers for patient appointments, procedures, and surgeries.
• Assist with department patient transfers.

Medical Record and Estimate Management:

• Initiate and maintain the doctor’s medical record for each patient, including entering the patient’s history.
• Prepare treatment or procedure estimates and ensure they are communicated to the client.

Pre- and Post-Operative Patient Care:

• Assist with patient intake and discharge instructions for post-operative care.
• Participate in rounds to know the status of hospitalized surgical patients.
• Collaborate with the Surgery Lead to ensure proper staff monitoring during sedated procedures and that post-operative care is appropriately managed for patients within the hospital.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience in a surgical or medical setting, preferably in a specialty clinic.
• Proficiency in organizational tasks and ability to work independently in a high-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with the surgical team and communicate with clients.
• Detail-oriented and committed to maintaining patient safety and care.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent; further education in medical services or a related field is a plus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Fast-paced surgical and clinical setting.
• Requires the ability to stand for extended periods, lift heavy objects when necessary, and perform physically demanding tasks.