Asepsis, Cataract, Clinical Assessment, Clinical Competency, Communication Skills, Diversity, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Medical Assistance, Medical Records, Medical Treatment, Organizational Development/Management, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Patient Safety, Postanesthesia, Project Design, Quality Management, Registered Nurse (RN), Team Player, Training/Teaching, Translation Services
Premier Surgical Center in Erie, PA is an accredited ambulatory surgery facility specializing in ophthalmology procedures. The center provides efficient, high-quality cataract and refractive surgeries in a modern outpatient environment. It’s an excellent workplace for professionals who value patient comfort, safety, and streamlined surgical care in a collaborative setting.
Position Summary:
We are actively recruiting for a Medical Assistant to join our growing team at Premier Surgical Center. This is a PRN Medical Assistant role with ability to pick up shifts 3-8 times per month. Shift would be Monday - Thursday day shift (8 hours).
If you wish to join a growing team with favorable benefits and perks, while contributing to a best-in-class organization, please apply with your resume.
Responsibilities:
- Clinical Skills for Medical Assistant
- Demonstrates competency and knowledge of medical records documentation.
- Uses knowledge of medical record policy and procedures.
- Assists with rooming, changing and dressing, transport and patient movement within the facility.
- Coordinates patient care with other team members.
- Keeps work areas clean, tidy and properly stocked, free of soiled equipment and supplies.
- Reports abnormal or unexpected outcomes or observations to RN and/or physician.
- Collects and records pertinent patient data (vital signs, NPO status, medical history, etc.) as instructed.
- Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique.
- Assists provider with procedures as directed, including femtosecond laser.
- Demonstrates knowledge and competence for use of equipment.
- Demonstrates awareness of protocol for malfunctioning equipment and repair.
- Wears appropriate attire in restricted areas.
- Adheres to recommended traffic patterns.
- Demonstrates skill in appropriate use of instruments and equipment.
- Transports patients to and from the facility.
- Assists with preoperative patient preparation and postoperative patient discharge.
- Assists with OR turnover.
- Cleans, restocks supplies as assigned.
- Assists surgeon in the OR with clinic charts, as directed.
- Staff Support
- Demonstrates understanding of age specific needs/behaviors.
- Identifies opportunities to improve patient safety and participates in projects and programs designed to reduce error and improve safety.
- Retrieve and stock clean and sterile supplies within the facility.
- Retrieve and store equipment as needed.
- Assists staff in preop/PACU as needed and directed.
- Assists staff in OR as needed and directed.
- Removes linen, trash and sharps and transports to appropriate storage areas.
- Restocks blanket warmer.
- Listens respectfully, gives feedback directly, honestly and talks with others to clarify differences.
- Effectively communicates and interacts with patients (using translation services when needed), their family, and other external and internal clients (including fellow employees) from diverse backgrounds.
- Quality
- Demonstrates a wiliness to look at new ideas and work in a changing environment.
- Understands, verbalizes and participates in the quality improvement process.
- Supports initiatives designed to improve individual an organizational performances.
Qualifications:
- Education/Experience/Licenses/Certificates/Eligibility: One (1) year job experience required. Current BLS required, within 30 days of hire.
Company Benefits:
EyeSouth Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Premier Surgical Center - ASC (PSC)