OAK Medical Assistant

The Surgery Center of Oakland is an ambulatory surgery center that specializes in orthopedics and pain management and is dedicated to excellent outpatient care. While applications need to be submitted through this ad, you can learn more about the facility here: https://www.oaklandasc.com/

Medical Assistant

Responsibilities:
Medical Assistant duties will consist of, but are not limited to:

• Prepare patients for surgery.
• Bring patient to admitting area, communicate proper procedural dress to patient, assist patient with placing belongings in patient belonging bag, help tie gown or place socks on patient’s feet, bring blanket to patient and ensure patient is as comfortable as possible in pre-op.
• Assist patient in standing or dressing after procedure if needed.
• Move gurneys and chairs as needed to maintain surgery schedule and patient flow. Required to obtain assistance when moving patients unable to assist in moving themselves unless patient is in wheelchair or on a gurney.
• Will be required to push patients in wheelchairs or on a gurney.
• Walk patients out to car.
• Prepare and maintain instruments and supplies for treatments.
• Operate sterilizers according to manufacturer’s guidelines and following proper procedures. Label and documents all forms, stickers, charts, graphs, etc. that are involved in l sterilization and quality assurance according to policy.
• Assist with turnover and cleaning of treatment rooms.
• Preventative maintenance and logs on equipment, as directed by the manager.
• Order medical supplies when necessary.
• Daily checks with stocking the center in its entirety.
• Intake and stock of supplies and deliveries, verify with packing slips, and distribute to designated areas.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements.
• Assist staff with duties as needed.
• Adhere to regulatory policies and procedures.
• Present a professional image when representing service to patients and personnel.
• Attend required staff meetings and in-services.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have current BLS & ACLS certification.
• Has full command of the English language, both verbal and written.
• Must possess the physical ability and perceptive acuity (e.g. visual, hearing) to satisfactorily perform all direct and indirect care functions.
• Meets the needs of services as demanded by the surgical schedule, particularly when overtime hours and time changes become necessary.
• May be expected to lift twenty-five pounds without assistance. Is required to obtain assistance when moving patients unable to assist in moving unless patient is in a wheelchair or on gurney. May be required to push patients in wheelchairs or on gurneys. Will be expected to obtain assistance when needed.