Medical Assistant

CPS•Cincinnati, OH

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 organization is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support patients and healthcare providers in delivering compassionate and effective care. The role involves patient intake and documentation, clinical and procedural support, coordination with other healthcare professionals, and preparation and cleaning of patient rooms. The position may also include other duties assigned, including work for affiliates, assigns, lessees, contractors, or other third parties.

Requirements

Knowledge of medical terminology.
Ability to type notes into EMR quickly and accurately 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 patients from a procedure table to a wheelchair and from a wheelchair to a car.
Regular and reliable attendance.
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Ability to meet the physical demands of sitting and standing, occasional light to medium lifting, and helping lift and transport patients in a wheelchair from the clinic to the parking lot.

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.
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 into EMR software.
Prepare evaluation and procedure rooms for patient encounters and clean them after encounters.
Perform patient drug screening.
Prepare patients for pain procedures and assist providers with those procedures.
Perform other assigned duties, including duties for affiliates, assigns, lessees, contractors, or other third parties.