Medical Assistant, Pain Management

Peachtree Orthopaedic Clinic•Atlanta, GA

1d•$18 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant, Pain Management, assists in preparing pain management patients by performing routine and delegated duties in accordance with standards and policies. The role performs scrub duties and related procedures, helps with emergency and scheduled cases, and assists with patient preparation and transportation as directed. The Medical Assistant maintains knowledge of surgical, operating-room, and related aspects of patient care. The position also performs housekeeping duties and helps maintain supplies, equipment, and instruments. It works in a fast-paced patient-care environment serving patients in pain and with disabilities, and may provide support in pre-op, sterile processing, PACU, and other areas under the direction of a registered nurse. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

One year of related clinical experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; one year is preferred.
Strong customer-service and communication skills, including the ability to manage difficult or emotional situations professionally.
Dependability, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate documentation.
Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Word and Athena EMR software.
American Heart Association BLS certification is required.
Continuing education and/or license renewal as required.

Nice To Haves

Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program (CMA/RMA) or comparable clinical certification/experience is preferred.
Certified Medical Assistant certification is preferred.
One year of related clinical experience and/or training is preferred.

Responsibilities

Scrub, don a gown, and wear gloves according to performance standards.
Prepare sterile trays, instruments, and supplies according to the procedure.
Assist with patient and operative-area preparation and draping.
Maintain aseptic technique according to accepted standards.
Assist with applying dressings and moving patients as directed.
Decontaminate equipment, instruments, and supplies, and clean rooms according to procedure.
Help maintain instruments and supplies through proper cleaning, care, utilization, and sterilization as directed.
Remain aware of safety hazards and use equipment in ways that prevent damage or harm to personnel and patients.
Assist with inventory of supplies and equipment to ensure availability and maintain par levels.
Open and wipe down the room in the morning to ensure cleanliness and readiness for the schedule, and close the room at day’s end according to policy.
Assist in pre-op, sterile processing, PACU, and other areas as needed under the direction of a registered nurse.
Perform other duties as assigned.