Commonwealth Pain & Spine
Location
New Albany, IN | United States
Job 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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