Medical Assistant - Ophthalmology

Peace Health Medical Group | Vancouver, WA

Full-Time | 1.00 FTE | Day Shift

Salary Range: $25.62 - $34.58 per hour

The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

If you're a Medical Assistant who loves patient interaction but is tired of feeling like you're rushing people through appointments, this could be the change you've been looking for. Join our Ophthalmology team in Vancouver, where you'll work closely with providers and patients through their vision care journey, helping people preserve and improve the quality of their daily lives.

• Be part of a specialty where relationships matter. You'll see patients who return for ongoing care, allowing you to build trust and become a familiar face in their healthcare experience.
• Practice with purpose. Vision impacts everything from independence to quality of life. Your work directly supports patients in protecting and restoring their sight.
• Enjoy a more focused clinical environment. Instead of juggling endless competing priorities, you'll develop specialized skills while working alongside an experienced ophthalmology team.
• Work with providers who value collaboration. Your observations, organization, and patient care support play an important role in every visit.
• Join a mission-driven health system investing in exceptional patient experiences and caregiver wellbeing.

As a Medical Assistant on our Ophthalmology team, you'll help create a smooth, welcoming experience from check-in to checkout.

You will:

• Prepare patients for appointments and assist with exams and procedures.
• Collect health histories, vital signs, and other clinical information.
• Support providers during patient visits and treatments.
• Administer injections and perform clinical tasks within your scope of practice and provider direction.
• Prepare, stock, clean, and maintain exam rooms and equipment.
• Process and handle specimens as needed.
• Coordinate testing, referrals, and follow-up appointments.
• Document patient information accurately in the electronic medical record.
• Answer patient questions and route clinical concerns to the appropriate team member.
• Partner with providers, technicians, and clinic staff to keep each day running smoothly.
• Help patients feel informed, comfortable, and cared for throughout their visit.

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant, Medical Office Assistant, or approved Medical Assistant Apprenticeship program.
• Washington State Medical Assistant-Certified (MA-C) credential, or Washington State Medical Assistant-Interim Certified credential with ability to obtain full certification within 12 months.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification obtained through either American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

• At least one year of experience in a medical office or ambulatory care setting.
• National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential.
• Previous experience supporting specialty care, ophthalmology, or surgical services.

We know great Medical Assistants come from a variety of backgrounds. If you are passionate about patient care, enjoy building relationships, and are excited to learn a specialty practice, we'd still love to hear from you even if you don't meet every preferred qualification.

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