Medical Assistant
CPS•Ladson, SC
About The Position
Commonwealth Pain & Spine is a pain management network focused on respectful, innovative, safe, responsible, and clinically proven pain relief through a team-based approach. The company is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support patients and healthcare providers in delivering compassionate, effective care. The position supports clinic and procedure-room workflows, patient assessments and education, documentation, and coordination of care with physicians, nurses, surgeons, cardiologists, and other healthcare professionals.
Requirements
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Ability to quickly and accurately type notes into EMR as dictated by a provider.
- 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 patients from a procedure table to a wheelchair and from a wheelchair to a car.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
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.
- Assess 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.
- Coordinate patient care and communicate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Coordinate blood thinner medications for procedures with cardiologists.
- Coordinate 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.
- Clean evaluation and procedure rooms after patient encounters.
- Perform patient drug screening.
- Prepare patients for pain procedures.
- Assist providers with pain procedures.
- Perform other assigned duties, including duties for affiliates, assigns, lessees, contractors, or other third parties.
Benefits
- Full benefits package
- PTO
- 401k
- Paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
