Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant, Full Time

Marietta Eye Clinic : are actively recruiting for experienced Medical Assistants to assist in the care of Surgery Center patients. If you want to join a growing practice with a commitment to excellent patient care, a family-oriented work environment, and attractive benefits and perks, apply now!

Summary of Responsibilities :

To greet patients in a professional, courteous manner and obtain and document pertinent medical and ophthalmic patient history on the appropriate forms.

Essential Job Functions :

• Provide optimum assurance of safe surgical environment. Check preoperative and PACU areas, materials and equipment for appropriate patient care.
• Ensures clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety, explosive hazards and aseptic techniques.
• Maintain appropriate levels of office supplies and other materials to allow staff to complete assigned responsibilities and provides for patient needs by submitting approved purchase requisitions.
• Assists in control of traffic and personnel to ensure proper control of infection and asepsis.
• Transport patients for discharge.
• Discontinue IV catheter as directed by nurse.
• Assists in efficient turnover by performing patient care responsibilities in timely, efficient manner.
• Clean stretchers according to infection control policy
• Respect and understand the patient right to treatment and right to involvement in treatment decisions.
• Obtain vital signs for preoperative and postoperative phase. Participate in staff education programs
• Participate in Surgery Center quality improvement activities.
• Does not engage in gossip or other non-productive behavior as outlined in Employee

Required Skills :

Minimum Education Requirements :

High school diploma or equivalent. Medical Assistant Certification preferred.

Minimum Background Requirements :

One year of experience working with electronic medical / health records. One year experience working in healthcare as a Medical Assistant or related area in physician practice or hospital.