Medical Assistant
About The Position
Spectrum Vision Partners (“SVP”) and OCLI Vision (“OCLI”) work together to provide world class eye care to our patients to improve lives. SVP, the management services team, supports OCLI Vision, one of the largest multi-specialty ophthalmology networks in the U.S. Our unique model and collaborative culture differentiate us in the marketplace and in our service to our patients. We build our culture one hire at a time, and we focus on building great teams and keeping our employees happy. We promote from within and offer fantastic benefits and PTO! We are looking for a Certified Medical Assistant to join our Surgery Center and work alongside our RN’s & Physicians in our renowned, multi-subspecialty eye care group. As a Medical Assistant you will provide perioperative care to patients undergoing procedures, under the direction of registered nurses and surgeons. The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing exemplary patient care alongside our Physicians as we treat cataracts, glaucoma, diseases of the cornea, and perform vision correction surgeries. You’ll exercise good clinical judgement during Pre-Op/Post Op care and ensure all policies and procedures are being followed. You’ll manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced PACU and OR while exhibiting sound judgement and problem-solving skills. You’ll prepare rooms and patients for procedures, assist providers and other staff as needed, and record and update the drugs selected for patient care in the inventory tracking system. If you have a positive attitude and are motivated to provide an excellent experience to anyone that walks through our clinic doors, then we’re willing to train you!
Requirements
- You have 1+ years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant
- Graduate with Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, or Multi-Skilled Technician certificate.
- CEUs as required by Infection Control Liaison.
- High School Graduate or Equivalent (GED);
- You’re detail oriented and a strong communicator
- BLS certification required
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with IV therapy is preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Provide outstanding patient care on a daily basis
- Assist MDs, RNs, and LPNs as necessary with pre/post op patients
- carefully monitor patients
- Prepare patient for surgery and manage recovery and discharge procedures
- Collect comprehensive data on patients’ health (from patients and/or family members); Analyze data to determine needs.
- Assisting the physician in treatments and procedures and ensuring that all physician orders are carried out appropriately and timely; work collaboratively with ancillary staff, including Patient Care Assistants
- Promote a supportive and team-oriented environment
- Support departmental responsibilities consistent with the long-range strategic plan, mission, vision and values of the surgery center
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
