Medical Assistant Registered

Description

WHO WE ARE: 

The Spokane Eye Clinic is a physician owned practice established in 1955. Spokane Eye Surgery Center (a part of Spokane Eye Clinic) started with 9 doctors in 1982, and now have more than 16 of the best doctors from around the country. Our providers see 110,000 patients throughout the clinic and perform nearly 12,000 surgical procedures annually. Our patient testimonials are outstanding, and our staff love our culture of teamwork and enjoy the complexity of our surgical procedures.

WHY YOU SHOULD 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, per diem call shifts, 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 (MA-R) from the State of Washington within 60 days of employment.

· Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word) and internet software.

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.

Pay Scale: $18.00 - $27.00