Medical Assistant II (10295)

SOUTHERN SPORTS MEDICINE PARTNERS LLC•Memphis, TN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MidSouth Pain Treatment Center, a PartnerCare affiliated company, is seeking a Medical Assistant II to join their growing and established practice in Cordova, TN. The practice focuses on providing comprehensive patient care with high customer service, ensuring patient safety, and reducing pain as much as possible. They are committed to the betterment of their communities by offering comprehensive pain management led by interventional pain specialists, enabling patients to live their best functional lives. The team utilizes cutting-edge technology to improve patients' quality of life with pain relief. The company values Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. The Medical Assistant, under general supervision, provides appropriate care to patients and adheres to PartnerCare's service standards. This role is part of the Clinical Care Team, engaging with patients to foster lifelong well-being and health. The ideal candidate will excel in providing a great patient experience and demonstrate compassion towards individuals experiencing chronic and/or acute pain. MidSouth Pain Treatment Center (MPTC) was founded in 2000 to address the lack of treatment options for pain-related medical issues in rural areas. MPTC has grown to be one of the largest practices in the Western Tennessee and Northern Mississippi region, with multiple locations, offering a broad range of interventional pain management services. MidSouth Pain Treatment Center is an affiliate of PartnerCare, a leading provider of interventional pain management and musculoskeletal services across over 30 locations in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Mississippi, and Tennessee.

Requirements

High school diploma
Current CPR/BLS certification
Two or more years of medical assisting experience required

Nice To Haves

Certificate of completion of a Medical Assistants/ Aides course
Experience with EMR (electronic medical records), preferably ECW Cover My Meds Program

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, temperature; and reporting patient history summary.
Confirm with patient medical history.
Collect lab samples for testing.
Provide support to physicians or other licensed providers during examinations.
Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records and maintaining strict confidentiality.
Counsels patients by transmitting physician’s orders and questions about medications or procedures.
Act as a patient liaison in coordinating referrals and diagnostic tests on behalf of patients.
Update and file medical records and referral notes ensuring information is current and organized.
Prepare examination rooms in accordance with biohazard training ensuring cleanliness and readiness for patient visits.
Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Perform other assignments such as assisting with orientation, clinic opening or closing processes, supply inventory and ordering (linen, medical supplies, medications), data collection, patient calls, and quality improvement and/or problem-solving initiatives.
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock, advising office manager of orders needed and verifying receipt.
Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and calling for repairs.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and training.
Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards, company policies and procedures; and federal, state, and local regulations and requirements.
Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Works amicably with others.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.