CLINICAL FERTILITY ASSISTANT/MEDICAL ASSISTANT - (Weekends)
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The Fertility Center is a unique blend of a subspecialty reproductive endocrine in a busy ambulatory setting that includes; patient clinical sessions, day surgery and a procedural area (open 7 days). The Center also includes an embryology/andrology laboratory. This subspecialty environment is fast-paced, detail-oriented and reliant on exquisite team work across disciplines.
The Clinical Fertility Associate (CFA) is responsible for supporting the overall efficiency of patient flow in the Fertility Center. The CFA is uniquely positioned as front end clinical staff that has the most frequent patient exposure at time of testing and visits. The CFA ensures that the patient and family members are attended to in a caring and attentive manner. Responds to the needs of patients and their family members in a timely manner and maintains a professional, positive and friendly demeanor at all times.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
Greet patients in a professional manner and escorts them into patient exam room always mindful of patient privacy, comfort and confidentiality
Take and documents patient vital signs, collects specimens and performs point of care testing as ordered
Assist with all procedures within the practice; pelvic exam, vaginal ultrasound, office hysterosocpy, FemVue, sonohysterogram, endometrial biopsy, Karmen aspiration, polypectomy, early pregnancy intrauterine ultrasound, etc under the supervision of physician
Keep detailed records of clinical information provided by physician during exams and procedures
Maintain detailed equipment assessment pre and post procedures
Clean and provides low and high level disinfection of all procedural equipment, including use of Trophon machine following MGH infection control guidelines
Assist RN/MD with intrauterine inseminations; precise identification of sperm specimens to assure correct patient/correct specimen
Perform phlebotomy including daily blood draws on patient in treatment cycles as well as new and follow up patients
Maintain familiarity with expected patient outcomes of procedures performed, recognizes situations requiring nurse or physician notification
Track patient testing and consults for completion; identify and report all abnormal testing results to team RN in a timely manner
Meet with all new patients in collaboration with physician. Provide patient education as to initial work- up, timing of testing, male patient testing, etc.
Complete lab requisitions including outside genetic testing paperwork under the supervision of RN/MD
Prep for physician sessions including review of completed testing and consults ordered.
Evaluate daily schedule to identify changes in patient appointments, early recognition of need to reschedule patients, etc
Anticipate plan of care for follow up physician visit; prepares additional lab requisition slips, pulls educational treatment packet
Organize and maintain all patient educational packets
Scan into EMR procedural consents, outside medical records, etc
Assists RN with prior authorization requests for medications
Assists physician/fellow during oocyte retrieval and embryo transfer using sterile technique in O.R. procedural area. Includes: room set up, ready suction and ultrasound machines, manage room temperature and temperature of delicate needle aspiration equipment including test tube blocks, precisely manages suction/trap/and test tube. Uses closed loop communication to assure accuracy of test tubes, # of follicles aspirated and ovary of origin. Cleans room and equipment in between cases
Assist physician with other operative procedures i.e. D&C, polypectomy, cervical stitch application, PESA, vasectomy, etc.
Assist in the care of male urology patients
Maintains par levels of patient education and clinical testing materials
Involved in unit quality assurance regarding documentation and core responsibilities related to CFA role
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Exceptional interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
Strong clinical and judgment skills
Good organizational skills
Particular attention to detail
Highly reliable to work in junction with colleagues of all disciplines
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Outpatient office setting
IVF unit
Day shift
7 day operation
Rotation to every other weekend
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
N/A
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Certification Program
Undergraduate degree preferred
1 year of prior clinical experience in an ambulatory setting preferred
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
The Fertility Center is a unique blend of a subspecialty reproductive endocrine in a busy ambulatory setting that includes; patient clinical sessions, day surgery and a procedural area (open 7 days). The Center also includes an embryology/andrology laboratory. This subspecialty environment is fast-paced, detail-oriented and reliant on exquisite team work across disciplines.
The Clinical Fertility Associate (CFA) is responsible for supporting the overall efficiency of patient flow in the Fertility Center. The CFA is uniquely positioned as front end clinical staff that has the most frequent patient exposure at time of testing and visits. The CFA ensures that the patient and family members are attended to in a caring and attentive manner. Responds to the needs of patients and their family members in a timely manner and maintains a professional, positive and friendly demeanor at all times.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND
Responsibilities:
Greet patients in a professional manner and escorts them into patient exam room always mindful of patient privacy, comfort and confidentiality
Take and documents patient vital signs, collects specimens and performs point of care testing as ordered
Assist with all procedures within the practice; pelvic exam, vaginal ultrasound, office hysterosocpy, FemVue, sonohysterogram, endometrial biopsy, Karmen aspiration, polypectomy, early pregnancy intrauterine ultrasound, etc under the supervision of physician
Keep detailed records of clinical information provided by physician during exams and procedures
Maintain detailed equipment assessment pre and post procedures
Clean and provides low and high level disinfection of all procedural equipment, including use of Trophon machine following MGH infection control guidelines
Assist RN/MD with intrauterine inseminations; precise identification of sperm specimens to assure correct patient/correct specimen
Perform phlebotomy including daily blood draws on patient in treatment cycles as well as new and follow up patients
Maintain familiarity with expected patient outcomes of procedures performed, recognizes situations requiring nurse or physician notification
Track patient testing and consults for completion; identify and report all abnormal testing results to team RN in a timely manner
Meet with all new patients in collaboration with physician. Provide patient education as to initial work- up, timing of testing, male patient testing, etc.
Complete lab requisitions including outside genetic testing paperwork under the supervision of RN/MD
Prep for physician sessions including review of completed testing and consults ordered.
Evaluate daily schedule to identify changes in patient appointments, early recognition of need to reschedule patients, etc
Anticipate plan of care for follow up physician visit; prepares additional lab requisition slips, pulls educational treatment packet
Organize and maintain all patient educational packets
Scan into EMR procedural consents, outside medical records, etc
Assists RN with prior authorization requests for medications
Assists physician/fellow during oocyte retrieval and embryo transfer using sterile technique in O.R. procedural area. Includes: room set up, ready suction and ultrasound machines, manage room temperature and temperature of delicate needle aspiration equipment including test tube blocks, precisely manages suction/trap/and test tube. Uses closed loop communication to assure accuracy of test tubes, # of follicles aspirated and ovary of origin. Cleans room and equipment in between cases
Assist physician with other operative procedures i.e. D&C, polypectomy, cervical stitch application, PESA, vasectomy, etc.
Assist in the care of male urology patients
Maintains par levels of patient education and clinical testing materials
Involved in unit quality assurance regarding documentation and core responsibilities related to CFA role
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
Exceptional interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
Strong clinical and judgment skills
Good organizational skills
Particular attention to detail
Highly reliable to work in junction with colleagues of all disciplines
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Outpatient office setting
IVF unit
Day shift
7 day operation
Rotation to every other weekend
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
N/A
Qualifications:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Graduate of an approved Medical Assistant Certification Program
Undergraduate degree preferred
1 year of prior clinical experience in an ambulatory setting preferred
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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