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Los Angeles, California Alvarado Eye Surgery Center, LLC (15045)
Category Clinical Job ID 72436-147
Status Full-Time/Regular
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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. 

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.

  • Monday-Friday work schedule!
  • NO Nights, NO Weekends, NO Holiday work hours!
  • NO call required!

Starting pay range for this position is between $18.00 to $20.00 per hour.

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

Required Skills:
  • HIgh School graduate or equivalent 
  • Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant or CNA program.
  • Minimum 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant or CNA, or other patient care role.  
  • BLS required.

Who We Are

We are part of a larger organization, United Surgical Partners.  At USPI, we create relationships that create better care. We partner with physicians and health care 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.

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