Medical Assistant Job

Medical Assistant

Commonwealth Pain & Spine is a pain management network dedicated to improving the lives of our patients by treating their pain with the utmost respect and providing them with the most innovative, safe, responsible, and clinically proven pain relief possible. Our team of best-in-class physicians, administrators, and staff empathizes with the needs of our patients. We recognize that their pain is exhausting and debilitating and limits their quality of life. Relief from chronic pain is achievable in various degrees through our intelligent and multimodal team-based approach. Our entire team is committed to providing levels of patient satisfaction and overall clinical outcomes that far exceed the expectations of the medical community, referring physicians, and our customers.

Job Description

• Collect and update patient medical history
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records
• Assist in assessing patients' pain levels and documenting relevant information
• Perform 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
• Coordinate blood thinner medicines for procedures with cardiologist
• Coordinate post-op pain medicines with patient's surgeon
• Enter and scan all pertinent patient information and notes in EMR software
• Prepare evaluation rooms and procedure rooms for patient encounters
• Clean evaluation rooms and procedure rooms post patient encounters
• Perform patient drug screening
• Prepare patients for pain procedures
• Assist provider with pain procedures
• Perform 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
• Navigate 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

• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• License and DEA reimbursement
• Annual education/CME reimbursement
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental insurance options
• Great PTO plan plus paid holidays
• 401k and matching available