Medical Assistant II Pain Management Part Time Mon, Tues, Thurs.

HUTCHINSON CLINIC P A INC•Hutchinson, KS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant II in Pain Management performs administrative and clinical tasks, including maintaining patient records, preparing patients and examination rooms, and assisting physicians and other providers with examinations. The position supports patient care and clinic operations while following organizational policies, procedures, and protocols and supporting compliance and accreditation efforts such as OSHA and HIPAA. The schedule is part time on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday at Hutchinson Clinic in Hutchinson, Kansas. The role requires courteous, professional interaction with patients, relatives, staff, and other health care professionals. The medical assistant is expected to maintain competency through required training, use time and resources effectively, and perform other duties as assigned. The job description may be amended at the sole discretion of Hutchinson Clinic.

Requirements

High school education or equivalent required.
Current BLS certification, or completion within six months of employment, required.
Ability to deal with the public efficiently, courteously, politely, and effectively.
Basic computer skills for data entry and retrieval, including Microsoft Word and Outlook.
Consistent professional conduct.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills with patients, staff, and other health care professionals.
Ability to occasionally lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds.
Full range of bodily motion and ability to stand and walk for extensive periods.
Vision and hearing within the normal range.

Nice To Haves

One year of work experience as a Medical Assistant or in a closely related position.
CNA or CMA credential, or completion of a Medical Assistant program.
Experience with electronic medical record systems.

Responsibilities

Record patients’ medical histories, vital statistics, and other information, including test results, in the electronic medical record.
Prepare examination rooms for patient visits and keep rooms neat and clean.
Interview patients, obtain medical information, and measure vital signs, weight, and height.
Escort patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
Clean and package instruments for autoclaving.
Dispose of contaminated supplies using universal precautions for protection against bloodborne pathogens.
Perform general office duties, including answering telephones.
Build trust with patients and relatives through active listening, professionalism, and respect for courtesy, dignity, and privacy.
Follow the organization’s mission and approved policies, protocols, and procedures.
Attend training and maintain competency required to perform duties.
Support compliance and accreditation efforts as assigned, including OSHA and HIPAA requirements.
Use time and resources effectively.
Inventory and order medical, laboratory, or office supplies or equipment.
Schedule patient appointments.
Prepare and administer medications as directed by a provider.
Collect and log specimens and prepare them for testing.
Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or physician instructions to patients.
Complete insurance forms.
Assist physicians with examining and treating patients by handing them instruments or materials, giving injections, removing sutures, or performing related tasks.
Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests or admission.
Administer routine diagnostic tests.
Change wound dressings.
Perform other duties as assigned.