Shady Grove Fertility OR/PACU Medical Assistant – San Diego, CA
Enjoy what you do while contributing to a company that makes a difference in people’s lives. Shady Grove Fertility, one of the premier fertility centers in the United States, continually seeks experienced, compassionate, and dynamic team players who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care to join our growing practice. The work we do building families offers stimulation, challenge, and personal reward.
We have an immediate opening for a full-time OR/PACU Medical Assistant to join our SGF San Diego, CA Ambulatory Surgery Center. The pay range for this position is between $25-$29/hr.
How You’ll Contribute:
We always do whatever it takes, even if it isn’t specifically our “job.” In general, the OR/PACU Medical Assistant is responsible for:
Responsibilities include:
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Assisting as scrub tech in the operating room using proper sterile technique
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Preparing OR and procedure rooms with necessary instruments, equipment, and supplies
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Assisting with patient positioning and draping for surgical procedures
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Providing support to physicians during procedures including egg retrievals, HSGs, and embryo transfers
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Ensuring accurate instrument and sharps counts with the circulating RN
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Cleaning and turning over OR rooms between procedures; performing terminal cleaning at day’s end
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Washing, packaging, and sterilizing instruments per OSHA guidelines
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Providing ultrasound guidance under physician supervision during transfers
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Managing lab specimens and ensuring timely and accurate submission to appropriate labs
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Utilizing the EHR to document patient care and process lab orders/labels
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Supporting patients with empathy and clear procedural education
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Promoting excellence in customer service and acting as a resource to other staff members
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Participating in inventory management and maintaining adequate stock levels
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Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and contributing to a compassionate clinical environment
What You’ll Bring:
The skills and education we need are:
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High School diploma required
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Completion of a Medical Assistant or Scrub Tech program OR 3 years of hands-on OR experience
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Current CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire)
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Experience with aseptic and sterile techniques in surgical settings
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Strong understanding of medical terminology and surgical instrumentation
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High level of comfort using electronic health records and entering data accurately
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Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with patients and teammates
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Strong attention to detail, dependability, and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
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Willingness to pitch in and help across roles to meet patient and team needs
More important than the best skills, however, is the right person. Employees who embrace our mission, vision, and core values are highly successful.
What We Offer:
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Competitive pay + bonus
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Comprehensive training
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Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with matching
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Generous paid time off and holidays
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Tuition assistance
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The ability to make a lasting impact in the communities we serve
At Shady Grove Fertility, we promote and develop individual strengths to help our team grow personally and professionally. Our core values – Empathy, Patient Focus, Integrity, Commitment, and Compassion (EPICC) – guide us to work hard and enjoy what we do. We’re committed to growing our practice and love to promote from within. This is a great time to join our team!
To learn more about our company and culture, [visit here].
