Medical Assistant

13 hours ago

Erie, PA, United States Premier Surgical Center - ASC (PSC) Full time
Company Overview

Premier Surgical Center in Erie, PA is an accredited ambulatory surgery facility specializing in ophthalmology procedures. The center provides efficient, high-quality cataract and refractive surgeries in a modern outpatient environment. It's an excellent workplace for professionals who value patient comfort, safety, and streamlined surgical care in a collaborative setting.

Position Summary

We are currently hiring healthcare professionals who are passionate about customer service to join our Team as an Medical Assistant. This position is PRN - works approximatley 3 days per month with opportunity to add more based on availability. The Medical Assistant will support a high-volume Ophthalmic based Surgical Center that focuses on providing quality and compassionate care to patients in need of complete eye care services. This is an excellent opportunity for Medical Assistants and other medical professionals looking to establish a fulfilling career in a growing field that provides exceptional advancement opportunities. We provide paid training, so no prior experience is required.

This position might be for you if you:
  • Are looking for a CAREER in a growing field that provides a unique growth path.
  • Would like the opportunity to work with one of the largest comprehensive Ophthalmology groups in the country.
  • Are committed to learning and growing in an evolving field.
  • Have an interest and passion for the medical field or science in general.
  • Are looking for meaningful work and to make a difference in your community.
  • Love helping others and excel at customer service.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, team environment.
  • Have excellent attention to detail.
Responsibilities

This position requires customer service skills, excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a degree of independent decision-making.

Clinical Skills
  • Demonstrates competency and knowledge of medical records documentation.
  • Uses knowledge of medical record policy and procedures.
  • Assists with rooming, changing and dressing, transport and patient movement within the facility.
  • Coordinates patient care with other team members.
  • Keeps work areas clean, tidy and properly stocked, free of soiled equipment and supplies.
  • Reports abnormal or unexpected outcomes or observations to RN and/or physician.
  • Collects and records pertinent patient data (vital signs, NPO status, medical history, etc.) as instructed.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of aseptic technique.
  • Assists provider with femtosecond laser, after certification (As Applicable).
  • Demonstrates knowledge and competence for use of equipment.
  • Demonstrates awareness of protocol for malfunctioning equipment and repair.
  • Wears appropriate attire in restricted areas.
  • Adheres to recommended traffic patterns.
  • Demonstrates skill in appropriate use of instruments and equipment.
  • Transports patients to and from the facility.
  • Assists with preoperative patient preparation and postoperative patient discharge.
  • Assists with OR turnover.
  • Cleans, restocks supplies as assigned.
  • Assists surgeon in the OR with clinic charts, as directed.
  • Performing office duties and clinical tasks - entering data into EMR
Staff Support
  • Demonstrates understanding of age specific needs/behaviors.
  • Identifies opportunities to improve patient safety and participates in projects and programs designed to reduce error and improve safety.
  • Retrieve and stock clean and sterile supplies within the facility.
  • Retrieve and store equipment as needed.
  • Assists staff in preop/PACU as needed and directed.
  • Assists staff in OR as needed and directed.
  • Removes linen, trash and sharps and transports to appropriate storage areas.
  • Restocks blanket warmer.
Qualifications
  • Dependable transportation required to travel to other offices as required
  • Must be flexible with traveling to various locations as needed
  • Ability to pay attention to detail
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • The ability to seek instruction in areas where he/she is not knowledgeable
  • The ability to recognize inconsistencies
Education:
  • Education/Experience/Licenses/Certificates/Eligibility: One (1) year job experience required. Current BLS required, within 30 days of hire

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