Medical Assistant

Company: Commonwealth Pain & Spine
Location: Evansville
Posted on: September 1, 2024

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
  
  
  • 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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