Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

• Collect & update patient medical history
• Maintain accurate & confidential patient records
• Assist in assessing patients’ pain levels & documenting relevant information
• Performs Triage (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Temperature, Weight, and Height) at each visit
• Instruct patients on post-procedure care and follow-up appointments.
• Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Communicate effectively within the healthcare team.
• Coincides blood thinner medicines for procedures with cardiologist
• Coincides post-op pain medicines with patient’s surgeon
• Enters & scans all pertinent patient information and notes in EMR software
• Cleans Eval Rooms and Procedures Rooms post patient encounters
• Prepares patients for pain procedures
• Auxiliary with provider during pain procedures
• All other duties assigned including duties performed for affiliates, assigns, lessees, contractors or other third parties

Requirements

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Quickly and accurately type notes into EMR as provider dictates
• Strong computer and phone skills
• Navigates multiple, simultaneous tasks effectively and efficiently while maintaining a professional, courteous manner
• Advanced knowledge of healthcare regulatory and compliance policies (e.g.; HIPAA)
• Ability to help lift patients from procedure table to wheelchair and from wheelchair to car
• Regular and reliable attendance, required
• EMR, KASPER, INSPECT knowledge and experience, preferred

Education

• HS Diploma or equivalent required
• Pain Management experience, preferred
• Medical Assistant experience, preferred

Physical Requirements

• Sitting and standing with occasional light to medium lifting
• Ability to help lift patients and transport in wheelchair from clinic to parking lot

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience in medical assisting or pain management preferred