EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Gynemed Surgical Center has employment opportunities for applicants who are willing to work efficiently, safely, and independently.

Gynemed Surgical Center is now accepting resumes for the following positions:

• Physician
• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant **NEW**
• Registered Nurse
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• Medical Assistant

Applicants need to work well as a team member and treat patients with care, compassion and professionalism.

All applicants must be comfortable working in a pro-choice, family planning surgical center.

The ability to speak Spanish would be helpful, but is not necessary

If you are interested in applying for one of these positions, please email your resume to gynemed@yahoo.com or fax it to 410-391-0943.

Physician responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Perform surgical abortions up to 22 weeks of gestation
2. Perform medical abortions up to 9 weeks of gestation
3. Take calls after hours
4. Be available for consultation by the Gynemed Staff at any time
5. Maintain a medical license for the state of Maryland
6. Maintain an Advance CardioVascular Life Support certificate (ACLS)
7. Maintain hospital privileges at a nearby hospital

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant **NEW**

Clinical Duties: Employee will have the responsibilities Delivers direct gynecology care to clients of all ages developing therapeutic plans of care for prevention, management and maintenance of optimum health for individuals. Seeing patients two (2) days each week from 8:30 until 4:00 pm. These days are Monday and Thursday. The duties and obligations of employee will consist of performing office GYN services.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Assess, diagnoses, treats, manages, evaluates and monitors acute and chronic gynecologic conditions, administers prevention services such as obtaining pap smear, testing for sexually transmitted diseases, and family planning.
2. Orders, performs, interprets, evaluates, and reviews diagnostic studies and procedures.
3. Prescribes and dispenses pharmaceuticals, evaluates outcomes and dictates changes in management levels of therapeutics.
4. Performs minor surgeries and procedures: implantable contraception insertion/removal, IUD insertion/removal, Provides health education and counseling to those clients seeking family planning services promoting positive health behaviors and self-care skills.
5. Makes referrals to health care professionals, specialists, other clinics and community agencies.
6. Maintains client records in a systematic format.
7. Serves as a consultant and collaborator to/with the health center team, clients and community professionals.
8. Assists/instructs other health care employees in the management of client care.
9. May be assigned “on call” responsibility.
10. Ensures that client records are kept confidential consistent HIPAA standards.

Registered Nurse responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Overseeing and logging all scheduled and non-scheduled narcotics used for anesthesia.
2. Dispensing and logging medications
3. Starting IV’s and administering fluids
4. Prepping patients for procedures, (e.g. placing leads on the patient, etc)
5. Administering conscious sedation during surgical termination procedures
6. Perform crash cart evaluations each month and replenish stock
7. Work with the LPN in the PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) to ensure all patients are recovering without incident, and that all vitals are checked and documented
8. Assist with the stocking, cleaning, and organization of all pre-op and surgical rooms
9. Maintain an Advance CardioVascular Life Support certificate (ACLS)
10. Maintain a nursing license for the state of Maryland or a compact state license approved by the Maryland State Board of Nursing
11. Graduated from an accredited nursing school
12. Must have an active CPR certification
13. Must have a full background check, with no criminal history

Licensed Practical Nurse responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Oversee the PACU (Post Anesthesia Care Unit) as the attending LPN and monitor patients for changes in condition
2. Work with the medical assistants to ensure vital signs are properly taken and logged
3. Work alongside the RN and assist with patient care as needed
4. Perform pre-operative assessments of patients
5. Assist the physician and RN during procedures if needed for cases of higher difficulty
6. Help stock supplies in the PACU, procedure, and pre-op rooms
7. Assist with the general cleaning of the facility
8. Graduate from an accredited LPN nursing school
9. Maintain a nursing license for the state of Maryland or a compact state license approved by the Maryland State Board of Nursing
10. Must have an active CPR certification
11. Must have a full background check, with no criminal history

Medical Assistant “Front Office” responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Answer the main phone lines and schedule appointments
2. Assemble patient files
3. Provide patients with the appropriate preoperative materials
4. File patient files and other relevant paperwork
5. Make reminder and follow-up calls to patients
6. Verify patient’s insurance information
7. Enter patient’s information into the database system
8. Process patient payments the day of surgery
9. Assist with the cleaning of the facility including: bathrooms, waiting room, hallway, and any other area in need of cleaning

Medical Assistant “Back Office” responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Assist the RN and LPN in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
2. Perform pre-operative vitals and review health history of patients
3. Perform pre-operative tests (pregnancy, RH, etc)
4. Assembling patient antibiotics and discharge packets
5. Cleaning instruments after surgery
6. Wrap and autoclave instruments
7. Assist with the cleaning of the facility including: bathrooms, waiting room, hallway, and any other area in need of cleaning
8. Assist the Front Office staff with their duties during high volume surgical days