Medical Assistant Float (Seasonal Position)

Mia Aesthetics - Chicago•Chicago, IL

About The Position

At Mia Aesthetics, we are not just leading the way in plastic surgery—we're redefining it. Our goal is simple: to ensure everyone has access to the highest quality plastic surgery without the premium price tag. With an elite team of plastic surgeons across the U.S. and a family of over 80,000 satisfied patients, we're on a mission to make beauty accessible to all. Mia Aesthetics provides on-the-job training, professional development opportunities, opportunities for advancement, benefit offerings, and more. Be a part of a team transforming lives and supporting dreams every day! Immediate Start Date, tentatively set to go through July 2026

Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills across various audiences (i.e., staff, visitors, patients, family member and physicians)
Superior listening skills with the ability to quickly comprehend instructions in emergency situations
Ability to frequently synthesize patient data and implement an action plan appropriate to the situation (strong critical thinking skills and good judgment)
Excellent manual dexterity
Excellent team player
Minimum High School Diploma required
Holds and maintains a Medical Assistant Certification or Registration
Holds and maintains an active BLS and ACLS certification
Bilingual in English and Spanish Preferred
Prolonged periods of standing, bending and reaching low or overhead
Ability to move quickly in response to physician and patient needs
High-level visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient care assessment activities
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. occasionally, up to 20 lbs. frequently and/or up to 10 lbs. constantly
Category I exposure to bloodborne pathogens; frequent exposure to chemical hazards; may encounter radiation hazards

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish Preferred

Responsibilities

Applies sanitary, infection control and safety standards in preparing and sanitizing surgical instruments. Accurately and safely handles instruments in accordance with our sterilization process
Ensures equipment is properly always working. Should equipment malfunction, immediately escalates to Clinical Administrator for assistance if unable to resolve
Correctly peel-packs supplies/instruments, wraps instruments for sterilization, inspects each instrument for use, function, completeness, and cleanliness
Documents and maintains accurate sterilization records
Performs simple maintenance on equipment (i.e., clean filters and drains)
Prepares trays for designated areas according to policies and procedures
Documents and maintains inventory of supplies and materials
Prepares the surgery suites by gathering, organizing and preparing surgical supplies and equipment for surgical procedures
Monitors inventory of all surgical supplies and equipment and notifies appropriate individuals when supplies are needed
Operates medical equipment and performs technical skills according to set policies and standards of care. Seeks timely assistance as appropriate
Restocks surgery suites with appropriate supplies when procedures have ended for the day
Collaborates with members of the surgical and clinical team in developing coordinated outcomes and interventions regarding patient progress and care
Ensures the operating rooms and are maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner at all times
Always follows established HIPPA policies and procedures.
Brings patients into the examination room in preparation for their follow-up visit
Takes and records patient vital signs, obtains urine samples
Cleans examination room and executes room turnover
Works hand in hand with Surgeons, Massage Therapist and Nurses to ensure workflow is efficient
Communicates with the patients in a manner that instills understanding and confidence about their post procedure healing instructions
Records appropriate patient information on patient charts and/or Salesforce
Reports any problems or unusual circumstances to the Clinical Administrator and Surgeon
Understands and follows procedures for post-surgical and procedural processes
Provide excellent customer service, ensuring that clients' unique needs are met
Displays consistent professionalism and is empathetic and energetic with patients
Provides basic direct care to patients as delegated by a Registered Nurse
Monitors vital signs and reports patient’s behavior and wellbeing to the PACU Registered Nurses
Prepares each patient recovery room with necessary items like blankets, pillows, medical equipment etc.
Other duties as assigned