Part-Time Medical Assistant- (Opthalmolgy Surgery Center)
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports clinical and surgical-center operations in accordance with regulations governing Medical Assistants. Duties include assisting with patient admissions and procedures, maintaining procedural instruments, supporting patient recovery and discharge, preparing charts and medical records, administering medications, assisting providers and other personnel, and performing other assigned duties. The position is part-time at the Bellevue, Washington surgery center, with no travel. The usual schedule is 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, with some Monday availability needed for rotating days; hours may vary based on the surgery center’s needs. The role requires an active Medical Assistant certification or registration and current Basic Life Support. A high school diploma or GED is required. Candidates will receive some on-the-job training but should already have the necessary skills, knowledge, and work-related experience. The employee is expected to demonstrate SharpeVision’s core values: commitment to personal and professional growth, excellent communication, attention to detail, authenticity, and patient focus.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Active Medical Assistant certification or registration, required within 60 days of hire.
- Current Basic Life Support certification.
- Fluency in English, with strong oral and written comprehension and expression, clear speech, listening skills, and the ability to respond to patient and colleague inquiries.
- Ability to perform basic business-related mathematical calculations, including percentages and estimates, and to compile, tabulate, or verify information.
- Critical thinking, problem-solving, judgment, decision-making, data collection, fact-finding, logical analysis, and deductive and inductive reasoning skills.
- Computer skills with accounting applications, charting software, document management software, Microsoft Office, email, calendar and scheduling software, medical software, internet, data entry, and inventory management applications.
- Ability to perform the listed essential duties, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Responsibilities
- Assist nursing staff with patient admission, including obtaining vital signs, positioning patients, and administering medication.
- Clean, decontaminate, and prepare instruments for sterile processing, and sterilize instruments according to manufacturers’ directions and surgery-center policies.
- Assist in the operating room by opening sterile supplies, performing surgical skin preparation, monitoring vital signs, and cleaning and disinfecting the operating room.
- Assist nursing staff during patient recovery, including obtaining vital signs, offering refreshments, helping patients use the restroom, and escorting patients to the responsible adult for discharge.
- Make preoperative and postoperative phone calls to patients and/or caregivers.
- Participate in audits and studies to assess and improve the quality of care.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Free LASIK.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Options for accidental, critical illness, and hospitalization coverage.
- Paid time off, with accrual increases after one year.
- Nine paid holidays, including one birthday holiday.
- 401(k) plan with a 6% match.
- Continuing education benefits allowance.
- Employer-paid scrubs.
- Employee recognition program with rewards, including gift cards and Amazon purchases.
- A beautiful work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
