Medical Assistant Marietta Eye Surgery of Johns Creek (15095) - 2.6 Johns Creek, GA Job Details Full-time 8 hours ago Benefits Health savings account AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Vision insurance Prescription drug insurance Qualifications High school diploma or GED Computer skills Medical assisting

Full Job Description Medical Assistant, Full Time Marietta Eye Surgery of Johns Creek :

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 Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing. Ability to create a trustworthy and comfortable environment for patients Able to get patient blood glucose as directed by nurse (CLIA competency) Able to administer eye drops as directed by surgeon Able to obtain intraocular pressure using Icare Competency for cleaning, disinfecting and storage of lenses Ability to communicate in a calm, orderly, and non-threatening manner. Ability to work with interruptions and to manage multiple priorities

• Ability to speak, understand and write fluent English
• Assists other staff as needed and attending required meetings
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Empathetic with patients' needs and concerns.
• Well organized with attention to detail.
• Treat patients with respect.

Minimum Education Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent.

• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.

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 What We Offer As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage Life and AD&D coverage Availability of short- and long-term disability Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs 401(k) and access to retirement planning Paid holidays and vacation Who We Are At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner. USPI is committed to, and proud of, our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

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