Medical Assistant – Ambulatory Surgery Center
We are seeking a dependable and patient-focused Medical Assistant to join our surgical team. This role provides essential support to clinical staff, assisting with patient care, surgical workflow, and administrative tasks to ensure a smooth and efficient operation.
Position Summary:
The Medical Assistant supports patient care activities in both pre- and post-operative settings, assists with procedures, maintains medical records, and helps ensure the surgery center operates efficiently while maintaining high standards of patient care and safety.
Key Responsibilities:
Patient Care & Clinical Support:
- Assist the Recovery Room nurse during surgical days
- Support patient recovery, including post-operative care and instructions
- Transport patients as needed, including discharge assistance
- Assist providers and nursing staff with procedures as directed
- Monitor and report any abnormal patient observations to the RN or physician
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well-stocked recovery area
- Assist with YAG laser procedures
Administrative & Front Desk Support:
- Prepare and organize patient charts for surgery and audits
- Scan, batch, and file surgical records daily
- Fax co-managed charts and maintain accurate documentation
- Assist front desk staff with chart preparation and other duties as needed
- Support administrative tasks on non-surgery days
Inventory & Supply Management:
- Receive, unload, and organize supply shipments
- Maintain stock levels and restock recovery and clinical areas
- Keep supply orders and purchase orders organized
Cleaning & Compliance:
- Assist with routine and deep cleaning of the surgery suite
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace at all times
- Follow HIPAA guidelines to ensure patient confidentiality
- Adhere to all safety, infection control, and regulatory standards
Team & Quality Support:
- Work collaboratively with all team members to support daily operations
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives
- Maintain positive and professional communication with patients, families, and staff
Qualifications & Skills:
- Previous experience as a Medical Assistant or in a clinical setting preferred
- Knowledge of medical records procedures and basic clinical practices
- Understanding of aseptic technique and patient care standards
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment
What We’re Looking For:
- A team player with a positive attitude
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient care
- Flexibility to assist in both clinical and administrative functions
Medical Front Desk Experience Preferred!
Benefits Package:
- Medical and dental benefits with company contributions, starting on the first day of the month following your hire date.
- Affordable medical insurance options for employees and their families.
- $0 copay's for Teladoc which include primary, mental health, dermatology, nutritionist and sick visits for our base medical plan
- Dental, vision, and pet insurance plans.
- Company-paid life insurance, and accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
- Employee mental health assistance program.
- Company-matched 401(k) plan.
- Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care.
- Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Voluntary benefits and life insurance coverage.
- 18 days of paid time off, accruing annually from your first day of employment.
- Annual rollover of up to 80 hours of unused PTO.
- Company matched Student Loan payments
- Ability to convert PTO to cash out, student loan repayment, 401K contributions and more.
- Paid holidays.
- Free annual eye exams for you and your family.
- Generous discounts on LASIK, cataract surgery, and optical goods for you and your immediate family.
- A fun and rewarding work environment built on a strong culture and core values.
- Employee appreciation celebrations and rewards.
- Refer-a-friend bonus program.
- Certification reimbursement.
- Ability to grow within the company
- Voted a Top Workplace by our employees and recognized by the Houston Chronicle for multiple years.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $16.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- How many years of Medical/Nursing Assistant experience do you have?
Work Location: In person
