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ASC Medical AssistantJoin our team as an ASC Medical Assistant at our Ambulatory Surgical Center and play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care. You'll assist with pre- and post-operative care, take vital signs, manage records, and support daily clinical operations within our group practice of optometry and ophthalmology. If you're organized, compassionate, and ready to grow in a fast-paced surgical environment, we'd love to meet you—apply today! POSITION SUMMARY: The Medical Assistant serves as support personnel following regulations for the practice of Medical Assistants including assisting with patient admissions, patient procedures, care and maintenance of procedural instrumentation, discharging patients, chart preparation, medical records, medication administration, assisting providers and other personnel as needed, and other collateral duties.WHAT WE OFFER:6.5 paid holidays per yearPTO after the first 60 days of employmentFull slate of benefits to include health, dental, vision, and 401kGrowth and wage increase through company paid certification programESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:Provide patient care to individuals in the pre-surgical, operative and recovery periods while under the direction and supervision of a registered nurse; collaborates with medical staff and other departments daily to promote coordination of patient care.Provide support to nursing staff: transport of the patient, housekeeping duties associated with changeover of pre-surgical, operating room, and post-surgical areas including linen changes and disinfection processes.Provide administrative support to the ASC: clerical duties to include but not limited to assisting with chart maintenance/scanning, data entry, copying, dictations, phone calls, inventory, and supply restocking.Assure quality of care by adhering to compliance standards; following ASC philosophies and standards of care set by state board of licensure and other governing agency regulations.Establish a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients, friends, and families.Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; calling for assistance from health care support personnel.Protect patients and staff by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.Maintain compliance with the organization's confidentiality policy in accordance to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)Monitor ASC processes to ensure compliance with the organization's policies and with the guidelines set by relevant regulatory agenciesREQUIREMENTS:High School Diploma or GEDCurrent certification in Basic Life SupportCurrent certification from an accredited medical assisting program, ie. CMA, RMA, NCMA, CCMAPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT (per ADA guidelines): Physical Activity: Standing for sustained periods of time, Stooping, Grasping, Lifting, Talking, Hearing. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform each activity.Physical requirements: Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.The worker may be exposed to the following hazards:Anesthesia gases/agentsBlood and Bloodborne pathogensCommunicable diseasesHazardous wasteMoving parts of equipmentSharp objectsEqual Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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mishawaka, IN, 46545, US
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