Medical Assistant

Summit Spine and Joint Centers•Fayetteville, NC

56d

About The Position

Summit Spine and Joint Centers (SSJC) is a rapidly growing, multi-state Interventional Pain Management group practice providing integrated clinical, surgical, and imaging services. With clinic locations across Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee, our care teams include Integrated Pain Solutions in North Carolina and Savannah Pain Management in Georgia, all operating as part of the SSJC organization. As one of the largest single-specialty practices in the nation, we are committed to collaboration, high-quality patient-centered care, and supporting our teams as we continue to expand. We are seeking motivated, qualified professionals to join us in delivering exceptional care across our growing network. Responsibilities: Perform clinical duties along with some administrative duties under the direction of a physician or nurse practitioner. Hours: Monday- Friday; Monday - Thursday 7:30am - 5pm And Friday 7:30am - 12pm.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, some college preferred
1 year of working in a medical setting
able to type at least 25 wpm
basic computer skills
some medical terminology
Certified Nursing Assistant or Medical Assistant

Responsibilities

Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and other pertinent information as required by the department.
Record information is a patient's chart.
Reviews medication with patients and charts all allergies, surgeries, family history, past medical history and social history of the patient.
Assist with providing educational information and after care instructions during or after visit.
Gather appropriate documents or signatures necessary to assist the provider in treatment decisions.
Gather incoming records and make sure that it is recorded in the patient chart at time of the visit.
Knowledge of basic office equipment (phone, fax, scanner copy machine)
Relays clinical instructions /orders to the pharmacy via computer, phone or fax.
Ensures the exam rooms are clean, stocked, and appropriately set up each day prior to patient visits.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Must be able to exercise diplomacy and tact to provide excellent customer service for patients.
Practice confidentiality and privacy protocols in accordance with clinic policies and HIPAA requirements.
Able to use customer service principles and techniques to deal with patients calmly.
Must be able to multitask and handle other duties that may be assigned.
Relay messages to physicians and return phone calls to patients.
Other duties assigned.