Medical Assistant ASC

About the Role

A medical assistant supports both clinical and administrative operations within a medical practice setting, ensuring smooth operations in medical settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for surgery.
• Prep injections, medications, and sterile field for outpatient procedures; assist nurses in the PACU setting.
• Administer topical ophthalmic and oral systemic medications under the direction of the doctor.
• Assist with patient education.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the surgery during the workday.
• Comply with all practice procedures and protocols.
• Comply with all State and Federal regulations.
• Report inventory and supply needs to leadership timely and as needed for supply ordering.
• Participate in daily team huddles and regularly scheduled meetings as planned and required.
• Understand and accept responsibility to report potential or suspected errors to supervisor or Compliance Officer.
• Contribute to the team effort by completing additional tasks or projects as needed.
• Maintain positive attitude consisting of cooperation, self-motivation, courtesy, and professionalism.
• Assist patients with dressing and preparing for discharge.
• Escort patients to and from designated areas, including assisting with wheelchair transportation.
• Assist nursing staff with patient positioning and transfers within training and facility policy.
• Turn over patient beds and stretchers between procedures.
• Clean and prepare patient care areas for the next patient.
• Restock patient care supplies and maintain organized work areas.
• Recognize patient safety concerns and promptly report them to nursing staff.
• Assist with scanning, organizing, and maintaining patient documentation.
• Support medical record preparation and chart completion workflows.
• Assist with data entry, filing, and other clerical responsibilities.
• Help the Administrator with administrative tasks, compliance documentation, and record organization.
• Assist with inventory management and supply organization.
• Communicate effectively with nursing staff, surgical technicians, and administrative personnel.
• Assist with patient flow between pre-op, OR, and PACU.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Basic knowledge of ASC, procedures, and terminology can be obtained via on-the-job training.
• Basic knowledge and competency of the technical skills listed are required for a medical assistant working in an ASC setting. This knowledge may be obtained via on-the-job training during the first ninety (90) days of on boarding into this position.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• CMA certification eligible; current certification preferred
• Prior experience with medical terminology, documentation preferred