Medical Assistant, Commonwealth Pain & Spine, Lexington, KY

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary: The Medical Assistant will assist patients and providers to support effective and efficient operations of the clinic.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Performs Triage (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Temperature, Weight, and Height) at each visit
Sits down with patient and completes designated areas of EMR
Coordinates blood thinner medicines for procedures with cardiologist
Coordinates post-op pain medicines with patient’s surgeon
Monitors the provider buckets in Athena
Willing to travel to other offices, as needed
Provides patient information to provider prior to patient evaluation
Introduces patient to provider
Enters all pertinent patient information and notes in EMR software
Scans all applicable patient paperwork and uploads to EMR
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
Cares for patients in Recovery
Assists patient during check out and to their vehicles
Arrives to specified clinic at least 15 minutes before first patient to allow for preparation of work site (if traveling)
All other duties assigned including duties performed for affiliates, assigns, lessees, contractors or other third parties
All other duties as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills & Abilities:

Exceptional customer service skills
Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Quickly and accurately type notes into EMR as provider dictates
Strong computer and phone skills
Establishes and maintain effective working relationships with staff, co-workers, and patients
Navigates multiple, simultaneous tasks effectively and efficiently while maintaining a professional, courteous manner
Advanced knowledge of healthcare regulatory and compliance policies (e.g.; HIPAA)
High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information
Ability to exercise good judgment and positively influence others, including handling confrontations with poise and efficiency
Ability to help lift patients from procedure table to wheelchair and from wheelchair to car
Regular and reliable attendance, required

Education & Experience:

Medical Assistant experience, preferred
Pain Management experience, preferred
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