Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant, Full Time

Marietta Eye Clinic: We are actively recruiting experienced Medical Assistants to assist in the care of Surgery Center patients. If you want to join a growing practice with a commitment to excellent patient care, a family‑oriented work environment, and attractive benefits and perks, apply now!

Summary of Responsibilities: To greet patients in a professional, courteous manner and obtain and document pertinent medical and ophthalmic patient history on the appropriate forms.

• Provide optimum assurance of a safe surgical environment. Check preoperative and PACU areas, materials and equipment for appropriate patient care.
• Ensure a clean, safe environment through continued alertness to safety, explosive hazards and aseptic techniques.
• Maintain appropriate levels of office supplies and other materials to allow staff to complete assigned responsibilities and provide for patient needs by submitting approved purchase requisitions.
• Assist in control of traffic and personnel to ensure proper control of infection and asepsis.
• Transport patients for discharge.
• Discontinue IV catheter as directed by nurse.
• Assist in efficient turnover by performing patient care responsibilities in a timely, efficient manner.
• Clean stretchers according to infection control policy.
• Respect and understand the patient’s right to treatment and involvement in treatment decisions.
• Obtain vital signs for preoperative and postoperative phase.
• Participate in staff education programs.
• Participate in Surgery Center quality improvement activities.
• Do not engage in gossip or other non‑productive behavior as outlined in Employee policies.

• Ability to create a trustworthy and comfortable environment for patients.
• Ability to obtain patient blood glucose as directed by nurse (CLIA competency).
• Ability to administer eye drops as directed by surgeon.
• Ability to obtain intraocular pressure using Icare.
• Competency for cleaning, disinfecting and storage of lenses.
• Ability to communicate in a calm, orderly, and non‑threatening manner.
• Ability to work with interruptions and to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to speak, understand and write fluent English.
• Assist other staff as needed and attend required meetings.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Empathetic with patients’ needs and concerns.
• Well organized with attention to detail.
• Treat patients with respect.

High school diploma or equivalent.

• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.

One year of experience working with electronic medical/health records.

• One year of experience working in healthcare as a Medical Assistant or related area in physician practice or hospital.