Description
Commonwealth Pain & Spine (CP&S) is one of the fastest growing, progressive, comprehensive pain management groups in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. We are looking for a full time Medical Assistant to join our growing team. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting both patients and healthcare providers in delivering compassionate and effective care.
Responsibilities
* Collect & update patient medical history
* Maintain accurate & confidential patient records
* Assist in assessing patients’ pain levels & documenting relevant information
* Performs 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.
* Coordinates blood thinner medicines for procedures with cardiologist
* Coordinates post-op pain medicines with patient’s surgeon
* Enters & scans all pertinent patient information and notes in EMR software
* Prepares Eval Rooms and Procedure Rooms for patient encounters
* Cleans Eval Rooms and Procedures Rooms post patient encounters
* Performs patient drug screening
* Prepares patients for pain procedures
* Assists provider with pain procedures
* 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
* Navigates 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
* If required to travel for company related purposes:
* Active, valid driver 's license
* State minimum coverage vehicle insurance
* Must be able to pass driving history/motor vehicle check upon hire and maintain an acceptable record thereafter
* Maintain status as an “approved driver” through the HR department, including submitting required documentation before expiration
Education
* Medical Assistant experience, preferred
* Pain Management experience, preferred
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