Medical Assistant (MA) - Interventional Pain Management Clinic

About the role

Support the care team by performing clinical and administrative tasks that are vital to patient care. Medical Assistants must adhere to all relevant regulations and guidelines to ensure patient safety and confidentiality. They are expected to maintain a high level of professionalism and compassion during all interactions. Our Pain Management specialists provide comprehensive services including medical management, testing, procedures, and surgery. If you’re suffering, our pain-management specialists can help get your symptoms under control, so you can get back to the activities you enjoy.

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients and support their transition into care.
• Take and record vital signs, medical histories, and health screenings.
• Prepare patients for exams and assist providers during procedures.
• Administer medications and vaccines as directed.
• Perform lab-related tasks including specimen collection and point-of-care testing.
• Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
• Partner with physicians, nurses, and teammates to deliver high-quality, coordinated care.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Medical assistant diploma or 2 years of medical assistant experience, or be a certified MA with 2 years of medical assistant experience.
• Phlebotomy skills preferred.
• Physical requirements: able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, reach above shoulders, and twist frequently; lift and support up to 35 pounds; push/pull with 30 lbs. of force; perform sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present; functional speech, vision, hearing, touch; fine hand manipulation for IV insertion; maneuver foot pedals; perform physical safety interventions such as patient restraint and verbal de-escalation if needed; may be exposed to chemical/hazardous waste, blood/body fluids, communicable disease; must wear protective clothing/equipment as necessary; able to respond quickly to changes in patient/unit conditions; physical abilities testing may be required; additional department-specific physical requirements may be identified.