Ambulatory Surgery Center of Stockton is hiring a Medical Assistant

Welcome to Ambulatory Surgery Center of Stockton

Ambulatory Surgery Center is a technologically advanced ambulatory surgery center with total knee arthroplasty robot, three operating rooms, where surgeons perform a broad range of outpatient surgical procedures. Specialties include outpatient spinal surgery, general orthopedic surgery, sports medicine, total joints and pain management. ASC of Stockton Surgery Center is accredited by The Joint Commission and is Medicare certified.

Medical Assistant at Ambulatory Surgery Center of Stockton

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. Essential 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.
• Under direction of the 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.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Medical Assistant, Certified Nurse Assistant or Patient Care Technician clinical training.
• BLS certification required
• One Year experience directly related to duties and responsibilities specified.

What We Offer

As an organization, one way we care for our communities and each other is by providing competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
• Life and AD&D coverage
• Availability of short- and long-term disability
• Flexible financial benefits including FSAs and HSAs
• 401(k) and access to retirement planning
• Paid holidays and vacation

Who We Are

At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and healthcare systems to provide first-class ambulatory solutions throughout the United States. We are committed to providing surgical services in the most efficient and clinically excellent manner.

USPI is committed to, and proud of, our inclusive culture. An inclusive culture, in our view, is respectful of differences and nurtures and supports the contributions of each individual, while also embracing and leveraging diversity. A diverse workforce, combined with an inclusive culture, makes USPI stronger and better able to meet the needs of our diverse patient and physician population.

Hourly Wage Range: $23-27 per hour. Wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience.

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