Medical Assistant

Company: Commonwealth Pain & Spine
Location: Bowling Green
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Performs Triage (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Temperature, Weight, and Height) at each visitSits down with patient and completes designated areas of EMRCoordinates blood thinner medicines for procedures with cardiologistCoordinates post-op pain medicines with patient's surgeonMonitors the provider buckets in AthenaWilling to travel to other offices, as neededProvides patient information to provider prior to patient evaluationIntroduces patient to providerEnters all pertinent patient information and notes in EMR softwareScans all applicable patient paperwork and uploads to EMRPrepares Eval Rooms and Procedure Rooms for patient encountersCleans Eval Rooms and Procedures Rooms post patient encountersPerforms patient drug screeningPrepares patients for pain proceduresAssists provider with Pain ProceduresCares for patients in RecoveryAssists patient during check out and to their vehiclesArrives 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 partiesAll other duties as assignedRequired Skills & Abilities:Exceptional customer service skillsKnowledge of Medical TerminologyQuickly and accurately type notes into EMR as provider dictatesStrong computer and phone skillsEstablishes and maintain effective working relationships with staff, co-workers, and patientsNavigates multiple, simultaneous tasks effectively and efficiently while maintaining a professional, courteous mannerAdvanced knowledge of healthcare regulatory and compliance policies (e.g.; HIPAA)High integrity, including maintenance of confidential informationAbility to exercise good judgment and positively influence others, including handling confrontations with poise and efficiencyAbility to help lift patients from procedure table to wheelchair and from wheelchair to carRegular and reliable attendance, requiredEducation & Experience:Medical Assistant experience, preferredPain Management experience, preferredEMR, KASPER, INSPECT knowledge and experience, preferredIf required to travel for company related purposes:Active, valid driver 's licenseState minimum coverage vehicle insuranceMust be able to pass driving history/motor vehicle check upon hire and maintain an acceptable record thereafterMaintain status as an approved driver through the HR department, including submitting required documentation before expirationPIdb3af09de443-25660-35482452

Keywords: Commonwealth Pain & Spine, Owensboro , Medical Assistant, Healthcare , Bowling Green, Kentucky