ASC Medical Assistant

THOMAS EYE GROUP PC•Atlanta, GA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The ASC Medical Assistant assists licensed nursing personnel with perioperative patient care by performing routine and delegated duties. The role supports patient safety, quality management, patient rights, and the total perioperative process while following approved facility policies and procedures. The position works under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse for nursing assistant functions and reports to the ASC Manager. No supervisory responsibilities are assigned. The medical assistant helps implement perioperative care, admits patients to pre- and postoperative areas, performs assigned activities to provide safe and individualized care, and assists with discharge. The role also prepares equipment and supplies for patient care and diagnostic tests, cleans instruments according to manufacturer instructions and facility policy, and reports supply inventory needs. The position requires professional communication, effective response to emergencies, and ongoing participation in learning and quality activities. The role involves frequent judgment and response, including occasionally during emergencies or drills. It requires high-level visual and auditory acuity, the ability to move quickly and stand for extended periods, occasional reaching, and exertion of force as described in the job posting. Occupational exposure includes bloodborne pathogens, frequent chemical hazards, and possible radiation hazards. Location: ASC - Sandy Springs, Georgia. Position type: Full Time. Salary range: Undisclosed.

Requirements

English language skills adequate for high-level interpersonal and written communication.
High-level visual and auditory acuity for timely response and patient care assessment activities.
Ability to move quickly in response to physician and patient needs and to stand for long periods.
Ability to reach overhead and low occasionally.
Ability to exert force up to 50 lbs. occasionally, 20 lbs. frequently, and/or 10 lbs. constantly; patient care activities may require exerting up to 30 lbs. constantly, 40 lbs. occasionally, and 100 lbs. rarely.
Ability to perform assigned duties while exposed to bloodborne pathogens, frequent chemical hazards, and possible radiation hazards.

Nice To Haves

Nursing assistant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the organization’s philosophy, goals, and objectives, and follow approved policies and procedures.
Support risk management and participate in patient and staff safety programs.
Consider patient rights when performing job duties and contribute to quality management activities.
Participate as a team member in the perioperative process.
Follow safety policies, report hazards or noncompliance, and respond competently and calmly to emergencies.
Communicate respectfully and professionally with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers, using a translator when necessary.
Document that information received from patients is shared with the appropriate people or departments.
Participate in continuing education, meetings, committees, in-services, seminars, workshops, conferences, and quality management activities as required.
Assist licensed nursing personnel in providing perioperative patient care according to facility policy.
Recognize patients’ need for support and maintain privacy and confidentiality.
Admit patients to pre- and postoperative areas according to established guidelines, perform assigned care activities, and assist with discharge.
Perform nursing assistant functions under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse.
Prepare equipment and supplies for patient care and diagnostic tests, and seek registered-nurse assistance when needed.
Clean instruments after use according to manufacturer instructions and facility policy.
Observe and report the need to replenish or revise supply inventories.