Surgeon's assistant vs plastic surgeon

Differences between surgeon's assistant and plastic 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.
Show more

Plastic surgeon example responsibilities.

• Manage insurance authorization and hospital bookings for surgery.
• Develop x-rays, foot and ankle therapies, including hydrotherapy, ultrasound and hot wax.
• Assist with surgery scheduling, casting/removing, & casting for orthotics.
• Check patient in/out, collect co-payments/deductibles that apply for orthotics, enter charges/post payments.
• Perform administrative tasks regarding origination paperwork for patients, preoperative paperwork, medical clearance, financing and payment.
• Complete knowledge of military and DOD protocols pertaining to network and computer systems.
Show more