Jobs · Healthcare · South Carolina

Medical Assistant

Commonwealth Pain and Spine · Ladson, SC · 4 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time

About the role

We are looking for a full-time Medical Assistant to join our growing team. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting both patients and healthcare providers in delivering compassionate and effective care.

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
  • Coordinates blood thinner medicines for procedures with cardiologist
  • Coordinates post-op pain medicines with patient's surgeon
  • Enters & scans all pertinent patient information and notes in EMR software
  • Prepares Eval Rooms and Procedure Rooms for patient encounters
  • Cleans Eval Rooms and Procedures Rooms post patient encounters
  • Performs patient drug screening
  • Prepares patients for pain procedures
  • Assists provider with 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
  • Medical Assistant experience, preferred
  • Pain Management experience, preferred

Physical Requirements

The physical demands of this position will include sitting and standing with occasional light to medium lifting. Ability to help lift patients and transport in wheelchair from clinic to parking lot. An employee must meet these requirements to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with ADA rules and regulations.

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