Medical Assistant

CPS•Owensboro, KY

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Commonwealth Pain & Spine is a pain management network dedicated to improving the lives of our patients by treating their pain with the utmost respect and providing them with the most innovative, safe, responsible, and clinically proven pain relief possible. Our team of best-in-class physicians, administrators, and staff empathizes with the needs of our patients. We recognize that their pain is exhausting and debilitating and limits their quality of life. Relief from chronic pain is achievable in various degrees through our intelligent and multimodal team-based approach. Our entire team is committed to providing levels of patient satisfaction and overall clinical outcomes that far exceed the expectations of the medical community, referring physicians, and our customers. We are looking for a full-time Medical Assistant to join our growing team. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting both patients and healthcare providers in delivering compassionate and effective care.

Requirements

Knowledge of Medical Terminology
Quickly and accurately type notes into EMR as provider dictates
Strong computer and phone skills
Navigates multiple, simultaneous tasks effectively and efficiently while maintaining a professional, courteous manner
Advanced knowledge of healthcare regulatory and compliance policies (e.g.; HIPAA)
Ability to help lift patients from procedure table to wheelchair and from wheelchair to car
Regular and reliable attendance, required

Nice To Haves

EMR, KASPER, INSPECT knowledge and experience

Responsibilities

Collect & update patient medical history
Maintain accurate & confidential patient records
Assist in assessing patients’ pain levels & documenting relevant information
Performs Triage (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Temperature, Weight, and Height) at each visit
Instruct patients on post-procedure care and follow-up appointments.
Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.
Communicate effectively within the healthcare team.
Coordinates blood thinner medicines for procedures with cardiologist
Coordinates post-op pain medicines with patient’s surgeon
Enters & scans all pertinent patient information and notes in EMR software
Prepares Eval Rooms and Procedure Rooms for patient encounters
Cleans Eval Rooms and Procedures Rooms post patient encounters
Performs patient drug screening
Prepares patients for pain procedures
Assists provider with pain procedures
All other duties assigned including duties performed for affiliates, assigns, lessees, contractors or other third parties