Certified Medical Assistant (Canton ASC)

Alliance Spine and Pain Centers•Canton, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Alliance Spine and Pain Centers is seeking an eager and ready-to-learn Certified Medical Assistant for our Canton location. This role offers career advancement opportunities and the chance to work alongside top providers. The position involves essential duties in both the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) and the Clinic settings, focusing on patient preparation, documentation, and maintaining a safe and efficient environment.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant Program
High school diploma or equivalent required
Current Basic Life Support (CPR AED) certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire
Must have at least 6 months experience in a medical office
Working knowledge of medical terminology, and correct spelling of medications

Nice To Haves

Pain management experience preferred
Strong organizational skills with great attention to detail

Responsibilities

Prepare patient for visit by directing them to the pre-operative area, providing gowns and appropriate instruction, as well as collecting appropriate samples.
Explain the reason for the visit and obtain appropriate consent.
Collect and record vital signs and medical history; report abnormal values to pre-operative nurse or healthcare provider.
Assist nurse in preparing prescriptions and entering documentation in the electronic medical records.
Document and maintain appropriate workflow in patient’s electronic medical records.
Maintain pre-operative area with appropriate supplies.
Maintain necessary equipment to insure proper functioning.
Transport patients to and from Operating Room and to their vehicle when necessary.
Clean and sanitize all pre-operative and PACU rooms, as needed, at the end of the day.
Restock all ASC rooms with the appropriate supplies.
Make post-operative calls to patients, as required.
Monitor the S schedule for patient arrivals.
Collect the patient from the waiting room and assist to a clinic room, making the patient ready on the schedule.
Mark appropriate room number in patient’s electronic medical records.
Merge the patient’s chart, take vitals, verify medication and triage patient for provider.
Follow procedure for collecting, preparing, documenting, and shipping urine specimens to the laboratory.
Prepare prescriptions for provider signatures.
Complete the patient’s chart.
Mark the chart as done.
Start procedure prior authorizations the day it is received.
Complete prior authorizations within 72 hours.
Notify the patient and document the process of the prior authorization.
Clean and sanitize clinic rooms, as required, at the end of the day.
Restock clinic rooms with the appropriate items.
Perform other duties as assigned by healthcare providers, Charge Nurse, Clinic Lead, or Regional Administrator.