Ophthalmology Medical Assistant - PACU & OR Support

NVISION Eye Centers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

NVISION Eye Centers is seeking a non-licensed support team member to assist with admitting patients, prepare surgical attire, monitor vitals, and support perioperative care. You will work under RN/LVN supervision in a fast-paced ophthalmology setting.

Responsibilities include stocking PACU, preparing laser room, managing supplies, and coordinating pre/post-op tasks. A High School diploma and 1 year medical experience, with BLS certification, are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• One year experience in a medical setting.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist with admitting patients from the waiting room to the pro-op area.
• Assist with dressing patients in proper surgical attire before surgery.
• Hook-up patient monitors and obtain first set of vital signs and record.
• Assist patients during transfers on/off gurney.
• Keep PACU supplies well stocked.
• Provides pre/post-operative care and instructions.
• Assists in surgery by preparing the laser room with supplies and sterilized equipment.
• Stocks all medication and medical supplies by proactively planning work week to ensure completion of required tasks.
• Calls to request pre/post-ops on surgery patients.
• Orders all medical supplies.
• Keeps up with all regular and emergency maintenance on medical equipment.

Skills

Front office skills

Nursing support

Vital signs

Sterile technique

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

NVISION Eye Centers is seeking a non-licensed support team member to assist with admitting patients, prepare surgical attire, monitor vitals, and support perioperative care. You will work under RN/LVN supervision in a fast-paced ophthalmology setting.

Responsibilities include stocking PACU, preparing laser room, managing supplies, and coordinating pre/post-op tasks. A High School diploma and 1 year medical experience, with BLS certification, are required.