Orthopedic surgeon vs surgeon's assistant

Differences between orthopedic surgeon and surgeon's assistant duties and responsibilities

Orthopedic surgeon example responsibilities.

• Manage insurance authorization and hospital bookings for surgery.
• Handle medical billing, medical transcription, and medical billing.
• Perform surgical procedures of the foot and ankle in both a hospital and surgery center setting.
• Provide conservative and surgical care of foot and ankle relate medical conditions for children and adults.
• Register and interview patients for purpose of compiling medical history and record keeping.
• Perform laparoscopic surgery on regular basis (cholecystectomy, appendectomy, gynecological surgery).
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Surgeon's assistant example responsibilities.

• Manage insurance authorization and hospital bookings for surgery.
• Perform in-office suturing and skin closures in the operating room.
• Perform vital sign checks, glucose level assessments and EKG's.
• Provide education to patients anticipating surgery, to reduce patient anxiety, and enhance surgical outcome.
• Gather outpatients' background and provide companionship and emotional support for thoracic cancer patients and families.
• Board-Certify dermatologist performing Mohs surgery, advance reconstruction, blepharoplasty, liposuction, cosmetic & medical dermatology.
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