Alvarado Eye Center (also known as St. Vincent Eye Surgery Medical Center) is seeking a motivated Medical Assistant to join our team. Alvarado Eye Center is a fast-paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families.
Alvarado Eye Surgery Center, located in Los Angeles, CA, is a premier outpatient facility specializing in advanced ophthalmic surgical procedures. Our center is dedicated to providing exceptional care with a focus on patient safety, comfort, and optimal outcomes. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by a team of skilled professionals, we deliver personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs. We are proud to serve the Los Angeles community with excellence and a commitment to enhancing vision and quality of life. Alvarado Eye Center is a fast-paced ASC environment committed to producing the highest quality work and experience for patients and their families.
This is a Part Time position, and will require 20 - 29 hours per week.
What You Will Do (Job Summary):
Under the direction of the Administrator, the physician, and RN, the Medical Assistant (MA) provides assistance with a variety of activities involving patient care and environmental cleaning in the pre-op/post-op areas.
Key duties and responsibilities include:
- Under the direction of the RN, aids in explaining the procedure to patients, assists in psychologically preparing patients for procedures, and communicates effectively with patients, families, visitors, and healthcare professionals.
- Accesses patient health information in the clinical EHR and accurately enters it into the Center’s electronic health record, as applicable.
- Assists patients in all areas of care and mobility.
- Assists in all rescue and/or resuscitative efforts as deemed necessary and directed by attending physician, anesthesia provider, and/or Center Manager.
- Obtains and records vital signs; reports any abnormalities immediately to RN.
- Performs blood glucose testing per physician’s order.
- Ensures accurate documentation of care in the medical record.
- Maintains a clean work environment by cleaning reusable equipment, according to policy and procedure and manufacturer’s guidelines, within the pre-op and post-op bay areas.
- Monday-Friday work schedule!
- NO Nights, NO Weekends, NO Holiday work hours!
- NO call required!
Starting pay range is between $24 to $28per hour, depending on experience.
What We Offer(based on status)
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Paid time off (vacation & sick leave) - Starting PTO accrual is 5 days per year.
- 401k retirement plan
- Paid holidays
- Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
- Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, AD&D, auto & home insurance.
