Medical Assistant

Advanced Pain Care•Killeen, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Advanced Pain Care is hiring a Medical Assistant to assist with examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician and/or mid-level provider. The role helps patients by providing information, services, and assistance. Travel to surrounding APC clinics may be required, with mileage reimbursement provided. The Medical Assistant greets and escorts patients, verifies patient information and medical history, records vital signs and visit information, prepares examination rooms, and maintains confidential medical records. The role may include collecting blood samples and preparing specimens for laboratory analysis, completing diagnostic and procedure coding, communicating physician orders, and arranging surgeries and related patient documentation. The position also supports a safe and healthy work environment, maintains supplies and equipment, operates standard office equipment, and follows professional standards, practice policies, and applicable regulations. Regular and predictable attendance is required; other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Clear and precise communication.
Ability to pay close attention to detail.
Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively.
Excellent phone and customer service skills.
Ability to protect patient information and maintain confidentiality.
Knowledge of general medical terminology.
Organizational skills and ability to identify, analyze, and solve problems.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Interpersonal and human relations skills.
Ability to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to bend, stoop, and stretch.
Ability to lift and move boxes and other items weighing up to 30 pounds.
Eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Greet patients, introduce self, and escort patients to examination rooms.
Verify patient information, medical history, and medications, and confirm the purpose of the visit.
Interview patients, measure vital signs, and record information in paper charts or an EMR/EHR.
Draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis when required.
Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations.
Safeguard medical records and maintain patient confidentiality.
Complete diagnostic and procedure coding as required.
Communicate physician orders and respond to patient questions about surgery.
Schedule surgeries, coordinate with the surgical center, verify times with patients, and prepare charts, pre-admission forms, and consent forms.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following standards, procedures, and legal regulations.
Follow safe work practices, including infection control and lifting procedures.
Present a professional image and maintain a customer focus.
Support teamwork by helping others and communicating professionally.
Maintain supplies by taking inventory, placing orders, and verifying receipt.
Keep equipment operating by following instructions, troubleshooting, maintaining supplies, performing preventive maintenance, and arranging repairs.
Update job knowledge through educational opportunities and professional publications.
Follow professional standards, policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements.
Operate standard office equipment, including copiers, personal computers, and fax machines.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and adhere to Advanced Pain Care policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.