Medical Assistant (MA) - Pain Management

About the role

Serving our community since 1998, MidState Medical Center is a vibrant and progressive organization with a genuine concern for our patients, community, and employee’s alike. We’ve earned top honors for quality stroke care, gold level recognition for organ donation, and employing leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, providing the highest quality level of care.

Responsibilities

• Assists the clinician with clinical and administrative aspects of patient care.
• Performs a variety of technical tasks specified through department specific protocols.
• Prepares patients for examination, takes vitals, reviews medications and medical history.
• Documents appropriately in EMR system.
• Performs a variety of clerical and support functions including patient scheduling, referral management, prior authorizations and maintaining department inventory.

Requirements

• Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR an active CT CNA, EMT, Paramedic or Medic Certification OR relative experience as outlined below.
• In lieu of education requirement, at least one year of experience in direct patient care (acute or ambulatory space) may be considered.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.

Qualifications

• Licensure, Certification, Registration: Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Must be able to read and understand oral and written instructions, and effectively communicate information in English.