ASC Ophthalmic Assistant PRN/McKinney

Key-Whitman Eye Center - McKinney; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Key-Whitman Eye Center - McKinney is seeking a PRN ASC Ophthalmic Assistant to support our surgical and exam center in McKinney, Texas. You will help prepare rooms, instruments, and supplies, assist during procedures, and ensure a clean, organized environment for patient care.

This role requires a friendly communicator with strong teamwork and the ability to think quickly in a fast-paced setting. Minimum 1 year medical assistant experience and a high school diploma or GED are expected; BCLS

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year medical assistant experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• HIPAA knowledge and compliance.
• Proficient with EMR and basic computer tasks.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment.
• Second language skills are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining order and cleanliness of the surgery center.
• Transport patients to and from the surgical suite.
• Prepare for cases with proper instrumentation, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist with inventory management and supplies as needed.
• Provide materials and equipment in good working order for procedures.
• Follow sterile technique and maintain environmental cleanliness.
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians and staff.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Fast-paced environment

Multilingual (second language)

EMR proficiency

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BCLS certification preferred

Tools

EMR software proficiency

Computer literacy

Job description

Now Hiring: PRN ASC Ophthalmic Assistant-McKinney

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in the order and cleanliness of the surgery center environment, supplies and instruments
• Assists in the transportation of patients to and from the surgical suite
• Prepares for surgical cases by providing the proper instrumentation, supplies, and equipment
• May assist in assessing, ordering and maintaining inventory of supplies
• Provides necessary material, supplies, instruments and equipment in good working order for the completion of the surgical procedure
• Disposing of trash and linens, and cleaning of equipment and environmental surfaces
• Understanding basic ocular pharmacology; names of meds and their uses
• Follows sterile technique protocols when appropriate
• Other duties assigned
• Minimum 1 Year Medical Assistant preferred
• High School Diploma or GED
• BCLS preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skill
• Able to think quickly and be attentive
• Be able to work in a fast paced, team environment
• Communicate effectively with patients, physicians and staff members
• Must demonstrate commitment to ongoing educations and uphold to the highest ethical principles of maintaining confidentiality
• Proficient in EMR and computer literacy
• Well organized and attentive to detail
• Proficiency in a second language highly desirable
• HIPAA knowledge and compliance

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