Medical Assistant

About the role

Jax Spine is seeking Certified Medical Assistants to support their back office operations. The ideal candidate will provide excellent care to patients, maintain continuity of care through accurate documentation, and collaborate effectively with all departments.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain all aspects of the clinic environment.
• Review charts, schedules, medical records, and other sources of documentation.
• Generate appropriate forms for patient education, informed consent, documentation of care, referrals, prescriptions, and other documents.
• Obtain and record patient information relevant to medical history.
• Measure and record vital signs, manually and electronically.
• Communicate with internal and external resources to procure necessary supplies and/or information.
• Cultivate a nurturing atmosphere of courtesy, compassion, respect, empathy, dignity, and optimism in all interpersonal interactions.
• Assist physicians, physicians’ assistants, nurses, and other care providers during assessments, examinations, procedures, and other patient interactions.
• Administer IM injections.
• Provide patient education through written and oral communication or through other means as appropriate, as directed by providers.
• Document relevant information about the patient’s condition, treatment, expectations, and progress.
• Generate appropriate forms and documentation for referrals, diagnostic procedures, lab work, and other appropriate ancillary services as directed.
• Generate prescriptions as ordered, including electronic, paper, fax, telephonic, or other means for conveying orders.
• Communicate with Scheduling, Billing, Call Center, and other internal departments and staff members to ensure a seamless patient experience.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• One or more years of experience as a medical assistant, CMA preferred.
• In lieu of experience, graduating from an accredited MA program is acceptable.
• Pain management office experience preferred.
• Able to measure and record vital signs, manually and electronically.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Able to multitask efficiently and effectively in busy and/or stressful situations.
• Able to read, analyze, interpret, and write medical records and documentation.
• Able to record patient information, including a working knowledge of medical terminology.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED required.
• One or more years of experience as a medical assistant, CMA preferred.
• In lieu of experience, graduating from an accredited MA program is acceptable.
• Pain management office experience preferred.
• Able to measure and record vital signs, manually and electronically.
• Basic computer knowledge required.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Able to multitask efficiently and effectively in busy and/or stressful situations.
• Able to read, analyze, interpret, and write medical records and documentation.
• Able to record patient information, including a working knowledge of medical terminology.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

At Jax Spine & Pain Centers, we offer a competitive benefits package including:

• Health insurance coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible scheduling options.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $18 - $25 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

Hours may vary based on department needs, but typically range from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday.