Medical Assistant

About the role

Under general direction, provides direct patient care to patients of Clearway Pain Solutions. Responsibilities include entering patient intake and provider orders into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR), requesting medical records, utilizing Pharmacy Database Monitoring Program as directed by providers, recording vital signs and medical history, collecting patient information, and facilitating patient flow.

Responsibilities

• Assists patients with medical forms, as necessary.
• Exercise confidentiality in all areas, abiding by HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Accurately completes applicable paperwork; ensuring patient medical records are complete.
• Prepares all forms and requisitions as instructed by the provider.
• Creates and maintains a positive atmosphere of customer service, team work, mutual respect, professionalism and accountability at all times.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; recording medical history; confirming purpose of visit, and confirming patient ID.
• Takes and records patient vitals.
• Properly maintains examination rooms and all other clinical areas.
• Answers telephones in a professional manner and delivers messages promptly.
• Maintains and improves current skills and knowledge by attending all relevant meetings, classes, trainings and by keeping certifications current.
• Adheres to Infection Control, Safety and OSHA standards as specified by State, and Company standards.
• Maintains knowledge of, and complies with established State, Company and any other applicable policies and procedures.
• Instructs patients in simple procedures/tests and dispenses appropriate educational materials.
• Relays provider orders to the patient.
• 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 personal and provider staff task buckets in the EMR.
• Under the direction of the physician, assists with providing Workers Compensation medication.
• Labels specimens accurately and distributes them to the appropriate personnel to ensure specimen integrity.
• Processes specimens and prepares them for shipping.
• Maintain lab area with ample supplies and in a clean and safe condition.
• Follows test requirements of laboratory and procures unaltered urine specimen for testing.
• Participate in and complete 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.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with doctors, clinical staff, other co-workers and the public.
• Ability to work individually as well as within a team.
• Ability to follow both verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to respond with patience and understanding during stressful conditions related to patient health and emergent situations.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organization skills.
• Strong problem solving and reasoning abilities.
• Ability to meet predefined quality standards.
• Professional attitude and appearance at all time.
• Working knowledge of the healthcare field and medical specialty, as well as medical terminology.

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.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Range: $20.00/Hr - $23.00/Hr
• PTO: Up to 96 hours in first year (pro-rated based on start date)
• Holidays: 7 (New Year’s 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