Medical Assistant - Pain Management
About The Position
Join the Oakland Pain Consultants team as a Medical Assistant at our Pontiac location. Are you passionate about helping people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to make a real difference? If you’re looking for a rewarding career rather than just a job, Oakland Pain Consultants is eager to welcome you to our team as a Medical Assistant! Why Join Us? At Oakland Pain Consultants, we prioritize patient care, and our Medical Assistants are a key part of that mission. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the lives of patients every day. Our team is committed to providing a supportive and collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. The Medical Assistant is responsible for administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a provider. This role ensures proper patient identification, following all HIPPA policies, labeling, handling, and processing of samples, medications, and PHI according to standard procedures and safety protocols.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Exceptional communication skills
- Ability to work with all ages of patients
- Prior experience working as a medical assistant/scribe (required)
Nice To Haves
- BLS CPR certification – (preferred)
- Certified Medical Assistant CMA (preferred)
- Experience in pain management (preferred)
- Previous use of Athena EHR – (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the provider.
- Obtain and record in the electronic health record intake information such as chief complaint, past medical history, current medications, vital signs, and test results.
- Maintain patient care areas by keeping them clean and stocked.
- Prepare and administer medications as directed by a provider.
- Authorize drug refills and communicate prescription information to pharmacies
- Answer patient portal questions, assist with patient requests as needed
- Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets, or provider instructions to patients or family members
- Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies
- Perform general office duties, such as answering telephones, scheduling appointments, assisting with follow-up phone calls, etc.
- Assist with procedures
- Prioritize and multitask to accommodate the needs of any provider
- Able to recognize signs of an emergency and notify provider and/or nurse manager in real time
- Prep provider schedules for the following business day, assist with quality measure tracking and reporting
- Enter, transcribe, record, or maintain patient health information in electronic form
- Assist with training new hires during their orientation period
- Monthly compliance training
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
