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Medical Assistant / Hair Restoration Technician

Foundation for Hair Restoration and Plastic Surgery

#Patient Care #Healthcare #Operating Room #Clinical Support #Surgical Technician #Medical Practice #Plastic Surgery #Surgical Assistance

Quick overview

The technician will assist in operating rooms with hair transplant procedures, including cutting, sorting, and graft placement. They are also responsible for checking in surgical patients and reviewing post-operative instructions.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess excellent dexterity, steady hands, and strong attention to detail. No prior experience is required as full training will be provided, but applicants must be able to work early morning shifts.

PunctualityCommunication skillsDexterityAttention to detailPatient careHand-eye coordinationTime managementSurgical assistanceOperating room supportHair transplantationTactile abilities

Job description

About Us

Since 1994, The Foundation for Hair Restoration [https://www.drjeffreyepstein.com/] (an Inspire Aesthetics Group [https://inspireaestheticsgroup.com/] Partner) has been developing a reputation as one of the world’s most respected hair transplant practices.
There are few surgeons with as much experience, expertise, and training as the physicians at The Foundation for Hair Restoration.
As a double board-certified facial plastic and hair restorative surgeon, Dr.
Epstein, the Founder and Director of the Foundation for Hair Restoration and Dr.
Anthony Bared, a partner in the practice and fellowship-trained in facial plastic surgery.
The entire staff exemplifies compassion and kindness, with everyone working towards the same goal - which is to provide the highest level of care in a warm and welcoming environment.

Job Summary

The Foundation for Hair Restoration is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our growing team. This role provides essential back-office clinical support to physicians, patients, and other members of the care team.

The Medical Assistant will function as both a Hair Restoration Technician and a Plastic Surgery Medical Assistant, assisting with a variety of clinical responsibilities. Duties include obtaining and documenting vital signs, height and weight measurements, supporting minor procedures, and providing post-operative care instructions and follow-up support.

This individual plays a key role in ensuring efficient patient flow, maintaining clear communication between providers and patients, and delivering an exceptional patient experience. Strong organizational skills, professionalism, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment are essential for success in this position.

Essential Duties/ Responsibilities

Responsibilities: include, but are not limited to:

Medical Assistant (Hair Restoration Technician)
Responsible for assisting with pre-op and post-op steps, including cutting, sorting, and graft placement.
Hair transplantation training will be provided
Check in surgical patients and review forms
Check out surgical patients and review discharge instructions

Medical Assistant (Plastic Surgery)
Delivers safe patient care according to policies and procedures
Records patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in Nextech (EHR) accurately
Prepares rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean
Provides assistance to the Surgeons and Providers in the examination rooms
Conducts diagnostic tests to determine patient health
Disposes of biomedical waste in accordance with standards
Processing medical records requests
Uploading medical records to NextTech (EMR) i.e. lab results
Patient hair washes
Ship product to patients
Assist with patient injections
Administers basic health care or medical treatments in postoperative care including removal of bandage and suture removal
Communicates follow-up instructions to patients
Exemplifies the desired culture and philosophies of the organization working effectively as a team member with other members of management and the clinic staff
Traveling to multiple locations may be required

Qualifications

and Skills:
Excellent communication skills
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
High attention to detail and accuracy, as well as verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work well under pressure & multi-task
High level of professionalism and confidentiality
Excellent customer service skills
Experience with Electronic Medical Records
Desire and ability help maintain a pleasant, team-oriented atmosphere
Prior experience working in a plastic surgery office or comparable medical office setting (Dermatology or Cosmetic Dentist)
Must maintain a professional appearance and grooming at all times

Experience

EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
At least 1 -2 years of experience in an ASC/office-based surgery center preferred

License/Certification

BLS Certification (Required)
Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Preferred)

Schedule
Monday - Thursday with occasional Fridays
Mondays and Tuesdays will be long days (potentially 6 am - 6 pm)