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 You Should Join Us:

We have so much to offer! As a member of the Spokane Eye Clinic family, our employees enjoy a trusting, supportive, and positive work environment. We offer some paid time off benefits even for our part-time employees.  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 (MA-R) from the State of Washington within 60 days of employment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and ability to learn other software programs as needed. 
• Must be at least 18 and have a High School or General Education diploma (GED)

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous medical assistant experience

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

• This position is exposed during a shift to constant or intermittent sounds at a moderate level; stressful situations at a medium to high level; atmospheric exposures including dusts, fumes, vapors, or mists that could affect the occupational health of the employee; and bloodborne pathogens.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, lift, pull/push, carry, grasp, reach, stoop/crouch, talk, and hear. Frequently required to sit. Occasionally required to climb or crawl. 
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move a minimum of 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; ability to clearly see 20+ feet, with or without corrective lenses; peripheral vision; depth perception and ability to adjust focus.