Medical Assistant - ASC

Northwest Eye Surgeons - Renton; Renton (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Plan

Company paid life insurance

Generous PTO/Holidays

EEO Statement

Job summary

Northwest Eyes in Renton, WA is seeking a Medical Assistant to join our ambulatory surgical center team. You’ll support physicians with pre- and postoperative calls, gather patient information, and document in the chart to uphold standards of care.

Two or more years of MA experience in a medical setting, current CPR/AED certification, and a willingness to travel between ASCs are required. You’ll collaborate closely with the RN, maintain patient confidentiality, and follow HIPAA/OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Two or more years of MA experience in a medical environment.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Willingness to travel between ASCs.

Responsibilities

• Preoperative and postoperative patient calls.
• Gathers and records patient information necessary to complete health history.
• Documents legibly in the patient record.
• Comply with procedures, regulations, and rules in maintaining medical records.
• Abides by all policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Follow all compliance policies and procedures including HIPAA, OSHA/WISHA, Patient confidentiality, and insurance requirements.

Job description

Description

Northwest Eyes, is a progressive ophthalmic medical and surgical practice, we are searching for a Medical Assistant to add to our Renton team. Our Company is nationally recognized, with vast clinical experience in a wide variety of eye surgical services, advanced technology, and proven results. Our Company is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and believes that success requires an environment where colleagues are respected and valued.

Provide individualized and specialized nursing care to patients in the ambulatory surgery center following physician’s orders, recognized healthcare standards, and legal aspects of current practice within the state, and the center’s policies and procedures. Demonstrate initiative, insight, and functions under the direct supervision of the RN.

Responsibilities:

• Preoperative and postoperative patient calls
• Gathers and records patient information necessary to complete health history
• Documents legibly in the patient record
• Comply with procedures, regulations, and rules in maintaining medical records
• Abides by all policies, regulations, and procedures
• Follow all compliance policies and procedures including HIPAA, OSHA/WISHA, Patient confidentiality, and insurance requirements.

Requirements

• Safe positioning of patients when required.
• Proper method of handling instruments, tissue specimens, cultures, and smears before, during, and after use.
• Demonstrate a high degree of collaboration, negotiation, motivational, and conflict resolution skills.
• Willingness to travel between ASCs on occasion.

Education and Experience:

• Two (2) plus years of MA experience in a medical environment, operating room, and ASC experience preferred.
• Current CPR/AED is mandatory.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary $23 - $30
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Robust Ancillary Benefits
• 401(k) Plan with employer contribution
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Generous PTO/Holiday
• EEO Statement