Medical Assistant Registered

Description

Who we are:

Spokane Eye Clinic is a physician owned practice established in 1955. We now have grown to more than 26 of the best doctors from around the country. Our providers see 110,000 patients throughout the clinics and perform nearly 12,000 surgical procedures annually. Our patient testimonials are outstanding, and staff enjoy the opportunities for growth throughout their career. Our dedicated in-house trainers have the ability to educate new hires from the basics to the more advanced skillsets required to serve our patients across the practice. This allows us to focus on hiring top talent with, or without, industry specific training. 

Why Should You Join Us?

We have so much to offer! As a member of the Spokane Eye Surgery Center family, our employees enjoy a trusting, supportive and positive work environment. We offer excellent benefits, Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, 401k, Profit Sharing, LTD, Life/AD&D, and more. No nights, scrubs are provided, and a chance to learn from the region’s most highly sought-after physicians in eye excellence! Our sight is a crucial part of our everyday lives and being part of a team that contributes to improved eyesight is highly rewarding!  

SUMMARY STATEMENT & PURPOSE: This position collaborates with the RN team to provide direct patient care both before and after surgery. This position functions within the RCW 18.360.050 scope of practice law.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES:

1. Prepares patients for examination including obtaining vital signs.
2. Practices standard precautions.
3. Observes and reports patients' signs or symptoms.
4. Administers eye drops and topical ointments under the direct supervision of a health care practitioner.
5. Prepares patients for and assists with lasers and procedures including pressure checks.
6. Communicates with leadership team daily to ensure efficient work environment to include communication regarding problems, questions, scheduling, creative ideas. 
7. Ability to assist with patient transport. 
8. Performs opening, closing and on call duties.
9. Assists in patient education. 
10. Record patient health history. 

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Medical Assistant – Registered (completed upon hire)  
• Knowledge of word processing software 

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous medical assistant experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. 

All employees of Spokane Eye Clinic who have direct or indirect access to patient health information must treat that information with the strictest confidentiality. Any unauthorized access, modification, disclosure, or casual discussion of such information shall be considered a violation of the policy and may be grounds for disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. 

I understand that I may be assigned other duties, in addition to, or in place of, those described previously. I also understand that the essential duties of this position may change at any time, according to the needs of Spokane Eye Clinic. 

Pay Scale: $18.00 - $27.00