Obstetrician Aide
Obstetrician aides have many responsibilities but are primarily in charge of general patient care for women who are pregnant, and those who have just given birth. These aides work directly with obstetrician staff and perform many tasks physicians simply do not have time to carry out.
Typical duties of an obstetrician aide include: returning phone calls, answering patient questions, scheduling appointments, feeding patients, using and maintaining obstetric monitoring equipment, educating expectant mothers, conducting childbirth classes, educating new mothers, providing breast feeding instruction, evaluating patients, performing basic diagnostic tests, treating routine conditions, and following up with patients.
Obstetrician aides are required to hold a high school diploma and must be licensed. Previous experience is recommended, and on the job training is required. Other necessary skills include: organizational skills, the ability to multi-task, communication skills, customer service skills, the ability to work with a team, research skills, computer skills, teaching skills, and a friendly demeanor.
The pay scale for an obstetrician aide varies a great deal depending on location and level of experience, however the average rate is about $6.75 per hour. Obstetrician aides who work in private clinics typically earn a higher hourly rate than those working in a hospital setting.
