Surgeon's assistant vs hand surgeon

Differences between surgeon's assistant and hand 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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Hand surgeon example responsibilities.

• Manage insurance authorization and hospital bookings for surgery.
• Schedule patients for surgery and diagnostic testing; eligibility benefits and insurance verification duties.
• Assist Dr Fatuma Osman in dental procedures and consults.
• Inform patients on various reactions to prescribe medications along with other medical information.
• Board-Certify dermatologist performing Mohs surgery, advance reconstruction, blepharoplasty, liposuction, cosmetic & medical dermatology.
• Generate billing and conduct follow-up calls.