Medical Assistant - Pain Center, FT Days

Surgery Partners, Inc•Wichita, KS

2h•Onsite

About The Position

At Kansas Spine & Specialty Hospital, we’re passionate about helping people live better, pain-free lives. As a regional leader in the diagnosis and treatment of spine, neck, and joint disorders, we take a collaborative approach to care. Our expert team of surgeons, pain specialists, internal medicine physicians, anesthesiologists, and nurses work together to deliver exceptional, patient-centered care.

Requirements

Certified Medical Assistant required.
Strong communication, organizational, and multitasking skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced clinical environment.
Experience with EHR systems
Must be able to read and speak English fluently.
Cognitive skills for math, reading, computer skills, and communication skills to interact effectively with the public and peers.
Vision requirements: near, mid-range, far, and accommodation.
Hearing requirements: low, medium, and high-pitch sounds.

Responsibilities

Room patients efficiently and accurately, ensuring all necessary information is collected prior to physician or provider evaluation.
Collect urine drug screens (UDS) following clinic protocols to ensure proper chain of custody and accurate documentation.
Educate patients on prescribed medications, treatment plans, and physician-ordered instructions, ensuring patient understanding and adherence.
Input TPI orders for the clinic and track progress, ensuring all orders are submitted correctly and in a timely manner.
Follow up on authorizations, communicating with payors or external entities to secure approval for treatments and procedures.
Process outgoing referrals, coordinating with specialty offices and ensuring proper documentation and communication with patients.
Reschedule patient appointments for follow-ups with Nurse Practitioners (NPs) as needed, maintaining accuracy and patient satisfaction.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Actively supports and upholds the mission and core values of the Hospital.
Remains knowledgeable of and follows Hospital policies.
Always maintains confidentiality of patient and hospital information.