Medical Assistant

About the role

The role is under the general direction of the Timonium Clinic, located in Timonium, MD. The position involves direct patient care and supports the mission, vision, and goals of Clearway Pain Solutions.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with medical forms, as necessary.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit, and confirming patient ID.
• Takes and records patient vitals.
• Maintains and improves current skills and knowledge by attending relevant meetings, classes, trainings, and keeping certifications current.
• Adheres to Infection Control, Safety, and OSHA standards as specified by State and Company standards.
• Prepares, cleans, and maintains ultrasound machine, as appropriate.
• Draws up injections to be administered.
• Verifies that radiological and laboratory records are received and in the patient chart. If not, takes necessary steps to obtain the records.
• Fits patients for durable medical equipment (DME) and completes all applicable paperwork.
• Obtains prior authorizations for radiology and/or prescriptions, as needed.
• Keeps rooms clean and stocked with supplies.
• Maintains stock of medicines and supplies as necessary. Advises Office Manager when replacements are needed.
• Sterilizes and cleans instruments used in examinations and/or procedures; maintains clean and hygienic environment.
• Maintains task buckets in the EMR under the direction of the physician.
• Under the direction of the physician, assists with providing Workers Compensation medication.
• Limits specimens accurately and distributes them to the appropriate personnel to ensure specimen integrity.
• Processes specimens and prepares them for shipping.
• Maintains lab area with ample supplies and in a clean and safe condition.
• Follows test requirements of laboratory and procures unaltered urine specimen for testing.
• Participates in and completes all required trainings and in-services.
• Acts as a back-up for Ancillary Medical Assistants, performing Ancillary Medical Assistant duties, as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Internet and Microsoft Office software (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including exceptional customer service.
• Effective working relationships with doctors, clinical staff, other co-workers, and the public.
• Flexible scheduling ability.
• Patience and understanding during stressful conditions related to patient health and emergent situations.
• Strong organization skills.
• Problem-solving and reasoning abilities.
• Maintain and project a professional attitude and appearance at all times.
• Strong desire to provide excellent customer service; compliance with rules and regulations of organizations; high ethical and professional standards of conduct; continuous improvement in professional performance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of a Nurse Aide, Medical Assistant, or EMS training program, with a current Nurse Aide certification OR a Medical Assistant certification OR EMS Licensure.
• One (1) year of prior experience working in a medical practice.
• One (1) year of prior experience working with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Benefits

• Pay Range: $17.50/Hr - $20.00/Hr
• PTO: Up to 96 hours in first year (pro-rated based on start date)
• Holidays: 7 (New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Day)
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match
• Health Benefits: Medical (single and family), Dental (single and family), Vision (single and family)
• Other Company-Paid Benefits: Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Basic Life/AD&D, Employee Assistance Program
• Other Voluntary Benefits: Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity