Medical Assistant

CPS•Morristown, TN

About The Position

Commonwealth Pain & Spine is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support patients and healthcare providers in delivering compassionate, effective care within its pain management network. The role involves collecting patient information, assisting with clinical assessments and procedures, coordinating care with other clinicians, and maintaining accurate records in electronic medical record (EMR) systems. The position also includes preparing and cleaning examination and procedure rooms and helping patients with mobility and post-procedure needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to type notes into EMR quickly and accurately as dictated by a provider.
Strong computer and phone skills.
Ability to navigate multiple simultaneous tasks efficiently while maintaining a professional, courteous manner.
Advanced knowledge of healthcare regulatory and compliance policies, such as HIPAA.
Ability to help lift patients from a procedure table to a wheelchair and from a wheelchair to a car.
Ability to meet the physical demands of sitting and standing with occasional light to medium lifting.

Nice To Haves

Medical Assistant experience.
Pain management experience.
Knowledge of and experience with EMR, KASPER, and INSPECT.

Responsibilities

Collect and update patient medical histories and maintain accurate, confidential patient records.
Assess patients’ pain levels and document relevant information.
Perform triage measurements at each visit, including blood pressure, heart rate, temperature, weight, and height.
Instruct patients on post-procedure care and follow-up appointments.
Coordinate patient care with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals and communicate effectively within the care team.
Coordinate blood-thinner medications for procedures with cardiologists and post-operative pain medications with patients’ surgeons.
Enter and scan pertinent patient information and notes into EMR software.
Prepare evaluation and procedure rooms for patient encounters and clean them afterward.
Perform patient drug screening.
Prepare patients for pain procedures and assist providers with pain procedures.
Help lift patients from the procedure table to a wheelchair and from a wheelchair to a car or transport patients by wheelchair from the clinic to the parking lot.
Perform other assigned duties, including duties for affiliates, assigns, lessees, contractors, or other third parties.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance.