Surgery Assistant (Bilingual)
American Vision Partners
Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Surgery Assistant (Bilingual) Job Locations US-NM-LAS CRUCES ID 2025-3739 Category ASC - Surgery Position Type Per Diem Company Intro At American Vision Partners (AVP), we partner with the most respected ophthalmology practices in the country and integrate best-in-class management systems, operational infrastructure, and advanced technology to provide the highest quality patient care possible. Our practices include Barnet Dulaney Perkins Eye Center, Southwestern Eye Center, Retinal Consultants of Arizona, M&M Eye Institute, Abrams Eye Institute, Southwest Eye Institute, Aiello Eye Institute, Moretsky Cassidy Vision Correction, Wellish Vision Institute, West Texas Eye Associates and Vantage Eye Center. We are focused on building the nation’s largest and most comprehensive eye care practices and currently operate more than 100 eye care centers in Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, California and Texas – including 25 ambulatory surgical centers.
At AVP we value teamwork, providing exceptional experiences, continuous improvement, financial strength, and hard work. We are committed to providing best-in-class patient care, pioneering research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees! Overview As a Surgery Assistant, your strong detail orientation and multi-tasking skills will be valuable in our fast-paced, high-volume environment. You’ll assist the peri-operative team in ensuring that surgery proceeds smoothly on a day-to-day basis. Responsibilities Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful mannerAssists personnel in pre-op and post-op as directed by surgeon, anesthesia provider and/or nurseDisconnects patient from monitors in pre-op then move patient into surgery suite, hook patient up to monitors and oxygenAssists with operating room turnover and room closureProvides nourishment to patients as directed by the RNAssists nurse in pre-op with hooking up patient to monitorsPerforms tasks necessary to function as part of the patient care team and keep surgery flowing smoothly such as: making beds, emptying trash, putting away supplies, etc.Assists with prepping of the surgical siteMakes pre- and post-operative patient phone calls as neededStocks patient nourishment refrigeratorReports any malfunctioning equipment/instruments to supervisorMaintains infection control guidelinesPerforms any and all duties as assigned Qualifications Bilingual in Spanish PreferredHigh School Diploma or GED requiredCustomer Service ExperienceOne-year medical office and/or surgery experience preferredCPR certificationExperience in Ophthalmology is a plusDetail oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsFlexible schedule Monday-FridayThis is a Safety Sensitive position Benefits & Perks
At AVP we value teamwork, providing exceptional experiences, continuous improvement, financial strength, and hard work. We are committed to providing best-in-class patient care, pioneering research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our employees! Overview As a Surgery Assistant, your strong detail orientation and multi-tasking skills will be valuable in our fast-paced, high-volume environment. You’ll assist the peri-operative team in ensuring that surgery proceeds smoothly on a day-to-day basis. Responsibilities Greets patients and visitors in a prompt, courteous and helpful mannerAssists personnel in pre-op and post-op as directed by surgeon, anesthesia provider and/or nurseDisconnects patient from monitors in pre-op then move patient into surgery suite, hook patient up to monitors and oxygenAssists with operating room turnover and room closureProvides nourishment to patients as directed by the RNAssists nurse in pre-op with hooking up patient to monitorsPerforms tasks necessary to function as part of the patient care team and keep surgery flowing smoothly such as: making beds, emptying trash, putting away supplies, etc.Assists with prepping of the surgical siteMakes pre- and post-operative patient phone calls as neededStocks patient nourishment refrigeratorReports any malfunctioning equipment/instruments to supervisorMaintains infection control guidelinesPerforms any and all duties as assigned Qualifications Bilingual in Spanish PreferredHigh School Diploma or GED requiredCustomer Service ExperienceOne-year medical office and/or surgery experience preferredCPR certificationExperience in Ophthalmology is a plusDetail oriented, reliable and able to multi-task in a fast-paced, high-volume work environmentExcellent verbal and written communication skillsFlexible schedule Monday-FridayThis is a Safety Sensitive position Benefits & Perks
Your health, happiness and your future matters! At AVP, we offer everything medical and dental insurance, significant eye care discounts, child care assistance, pet insurance, continuing education funds, 401(k), paid holidays plus PTO, Sick Time, opportunity for growth, and much more!
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