Surgeon's assistant vs foot and ankle surgeon

Differences between surgeon's assistant and foot and ankle surgeon duties and responsibilities

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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Foot and ankle surgeon example responsibilities.

• Manage all incoming medical records requests (ensuring office is within HIPPA guidelines).
• Coordinate with patients and medical staff at civilian and military treatment facilities to schedule medical appointments and retrieve medical documentation.
• Obtain referrals for all HMO patients.
• Prepare fee slips with correct CPT and ICD-9 codes, and ready deposits for billing service.