Medical Assistant - ASC

Sight Partners•Renton, WA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Northwest Eyes, a progressive ophthalmic medical and surgical practice, is searching for a Medical Assistant to add to their Renton team. The company is nationally recognized with vast clinical experience in a wide variety of eye surgical services, advanced technology, and proven results. The company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and believes that success requires an environment where colleagues are respected and valued. This role involves providing individualized and specialized nursing care to patients in the ambulatory surgery center, following physician’s orders, recognized healthcare standards, and legal aspects of current practice within the state, and the center’s policies and procedures. The Medical Assistant demonstrates initiative, insight, and functions under the direct supervision of the RN.

Requirements

Two (2) plus years of MA experience in a medical environment
Current CPR/AED is mandatory.

Nice To Haves

operating room experience
ASC experience

Responsibilities

Preoperative and postoperative patient calls
Gathers and records patient information necessary to complete health history
Documents legibly in the patient record
Comply with procedures, regulations, and rules in maintaining medical records
Abides by all policies, regulations, and procedures
Follow all compliance policies and procedures including HIPAA, OSHA/WISHA, Patient confidentiality, and insurance requirements.
Safe positioning of patients when required.
Proper method of handling instruments, tissue specimens, cultures, and smears before, during, and after use.
Demonstrate a high degree of collaboration, negotiation, motivational, and conflict resolution skills.
Willingness to travel between ASCs on occasion.