Medical Assistant

CPS•London, KY

12d

About The Position

Commonwealth Pain & Spine is a pain management network focused on providing respectful, innovative, safe, responsible, and clinically proven pain relief through a team-based approach. The company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and offers a full benefits package, PTO, a 401(k), and paid holidays. The Medical Assistant supports patients and healthcare providers in delivering compassionate and effective care. This is a full-time role involving patient intake and documentation, room preparation and cleaning, assistance with pain procedures, coordination of care, and communication with patients and members of the healthcare team.

Requirements

Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to quickly and accurately type notes into EMR as a provider dictates.
Strong computer and phone skills.
Ability to navigate multiple simultaneous tasks effectively and efficiently while maintaining a professional, courteous manner.
Advanced knowledge of healthcare regulatory and compliance policies, such as HIPAA.
Ability to help lift and transport patients as described in the position duties.
Regular and reliable attendance.
High school diploma or equivalent required.

Nice To Haves

EMR, KASPER, and INSPECT knowledge and experience.
Medical Assistant experience.
Pain management experience.

Responsibilities

Collect and update patient medical histories.
Maintain accurate and confidential patient records.
Assist in assessing patients’ pain levels and document relevant information.
Perform triage at each visit, including measuring blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, weight, and height.
Instruct patients on post-procedure care and follow-up appointments.
Work and communicate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Coordinate blood thinner medicines for procedures with cardiologists.
Coordinate post-operative pain medicines with patients’ surgeons.
Enter and scan pertinent patient information and notes in EMR software.
Prepare evaluation rooms and procedure rooms for patient encounters, and clean them after encounters.
Perform patient drug screening.
Prepare patients for pain procedures and assist providers with pain procedures.
Perform other assigned duties, including duties for affiliates, assigns, lessees, contractors, or other third parties.
Help lift patients from procedure tables to wheelchairs and transport them from the clinic to the parking lot.