Medical Assistant - Florence Neurosurgery Interventional Pain Mgt

Responsibilities

• Assists the physician in assessing patient needs through history, observation, physical exam, telephone triage, and analysis of diagnostic results.
• Performs direct patient care, including triage, assessment, procedures, treatments, patient education, discharge, and follow-up instructions.
• Prepares patients to be seen by the provider, collects and documents vital signs, history, and chief complaint through communication with patients and family.
• Performs chart prep and scans necessary documents into the patient’s medical record.
• Performs specialized tests such as electrocardiography, pulmonary function tests, sleep studies, Holter monitors, and selected laboratory procedures as needed.
• Prepares and administers medications as ordered by the physician.
• Assists providers with treatments and procedures.
• Schedules testing and referral appointments for patients per provider instructions.
• Consults with patients via telephone, addressing concerns or referring calls to the physician as needed.
• Performs follow-up calls to patients.
• Cleans and straightens examination rooms between patients according to OSHA standards.
• Maintains cleanliness and availability of instruments in examination rooms.
• Sets up and maintains equipment; reports malfunctions to office management immediately.
• Maintains medical supply inventory, checks expiration dates on medications and vaccines, and disposes of outdated items.
• Develops and maintains working knowledge of all equipment required for duties.
• Schedules and reschedules patient appointments as necessary.
• Assists patients in signing up for MyChart and encourages its use as the primary communication tool with McLeod Health.
• Promotes a positive and learning-conducive climate by encouraging co-workers’ continuing education.
• Actively participates in departmental quality improvement projects.
• Promotes the practice’s mission and philosophy and projects a positive image.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not-for-profit organization supported by over 900 medical staff members and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. The system includes approximately 15,000 team members and over 90 physician practices across an 18-county service area. McLeod Health operates seven hospitals, three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice, and Home Health Services, with a total of 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health.