Medical Assistant; Part-Time

Be part of the change. Join Sharpe Vision and work with a national leader in refractive surgery and eyecare bringing clear, unencumbered sight to people from around the world. We are modern, transformative vision-correction boutiques located in Seattle & Renton, WA, Chicago, IL, and Austin & Lakeway, TX. Our goal is to help our patients realize their full human potential. We believe in people and the magic that happens when they focus on a common goal.

We believe in the power of technology to transform lives, and we believe we are here to be part of it. At Sharpe Vision, we are bringing that day closer, one patient at a time.

Job Title: Medical Assistant (Part-Time)

Reports To: ASC Director

Location: Bellevue

Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm

(Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, with some Monday availability needed for rotating days). Specific hours may vary based on the needs of the surgery center

Travel: None

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.

All Sharpe Vision employees must continuously demonstrate our 5 Core Values:

• Committed to Growth (Personal & Professional)
• Be an Excellent Communicator
• Have Fanatical Attention to Detail
• Be Genuine and Authentic

• Assist nursing staff in patient admission performing duties such as: obtaining vitals signs, positioning patient, and medication administration.
• Clean, decontaminate, and prepare instruments for sterile processing and sterilize instruments per manufacturer's directions for use and surgery center policies.
• Assist in the operating room performing duties such as: opening sterile supplies, surgical skin prep, monitoring vital signs, and cleaning and disinfection of the operating room.
• Assist nursing staff during patient recovery performing duties such as: obtaining vital signs, offering refreshments to patient, assisting patient to restroom, and escorting patient to responsible adult for discharge.
• Perform preoperative and postoperative phone calls to patients and/or caregivers.
• Participates in audits and studies to ensure quality care is being provided through assessment and performance improvement.

• Competitive Pay
• Free LASIK
• Paid Time Off (Accrual Increases after 1 Year)
• 9 Paid Holidays including 1 Birthday Holiday
• 401(k) Plan with 6% Match
• Continuing Education Benefits Allowance
• Employer Paid Scrubs
• A Beautiful Work Environment

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/

Experience:

High School diploma or GED. Active Medical Assistant Certification or Registration. Candidates will complete some on-the-job training, but should already have the required skills, knowledge and work-related experience.

Language Ability:

Fluency of the English language. Excellent oral and written comprehension and expression. Speech clarity and recognition. Active learning and listening. Ability to respond to common inquiries and provide information to patients and colleagues. Good interpersonal skills.

Math Ability:

Ability to use basic mathematical methods or formulas for business related calculations. Ability to calculate percentages and make estimates. Ability to compile, tabulate, or verify information or data.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to think critically, problem solve, use judgement and make decisions. Ability to collect data and establish facts. Ability to use logic. Ability to analyze data or information and use deductive and inductive reasoning.

Computer

Skills:

Accounting Applications, Charting Software, Document Management Software, Microsoft Office Suite, Email, Calendar and Scheduling Software, Medical Software, Internet,…