Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant

NVISION Eye Centers is one of the largest ophthalmology providers in the U.S., with over ninety centers across six states including California, Nevada, Oregon, Arizona, Texas, and Utah. An innovative leader in ophthalmology, we are dedicated to providing the best patient experience through the use of the latest technology and treatment by the most talented and experienced surgeons in the industry. With more than 3,000 eye doctors referring their patients and trusting their own eyes to NVISION surgeons, NVISION Eye Centers is the Eye Doctors' #1 Choice.

The MA is an essential member of the health care team who is responsible for patient care of patients aged six months throughout the life span. The MA will work collaboratively with an LPN and/or RN to provide safe, knowledgeable, compassionate, educative, individualized and goal-directed nursing care to patients and their families in the Surgery Center.

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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one-year Medical Assistant experience, outpatient surgery experience preferred.
• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ophthalmology experience preferred
• Sterile processing/instrument prep experience preferred