Medical Assistant

Pain Treatment Centers of America•Fayetteville, AR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The position of Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the Provider with patient visits. The essential functions of the Medical Assistant position can be divided into the categories of Scribe duties and Circulator duties. During any particular patient visit, the Medical Assistant may be responsible for performing some or all of these functions, depending on the nature of the visit, the wishes of the Provider and the presence or absence of a second assistant during the patient visit.

Requirements

BLS certification
Current influenza vaccination
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong telephone communication skills
Knowledge of current medical terminology to communicate with physician, staff, and patients
High level of attention to detail
Strong organization, filing, and time management skills
Basic computer literacy and typing
Patient focused

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years of prior clinic experience

Responsibilities

Accompanying Provider into the patient examination room and accurately documenting the Provider’s encounter with the patient, including HIP, ROS, Physical Assessment, Education, Lab Orders, Radiology Orders, Assessment/Plan, Billing, and Meaningful Use.
Ensuring that the Provider reviews and signs off on the patient’s chart.
Regularly monitoring voicemails and promptly returning phone calls from patients.
Regularly monitoring EMR messages and responding in a timely manner.
Updating Face Sheet Plan with all pertinent information including but not limited to UDS/PMP/Pill Count Consistent/Inconsistent, Repeat UDS, Procedures/Imaging/PT, and Medication Refills/Changes/Weaning Plan.
Documenting Warnings/Violations/Inappropriate Behavior in “Alerts” or in the personal notes section of the Face Sheet.
Updating Past Medical History ICD codes, reconciling current medication list, performing pill counts, and entering PQRS codes.
Obtaining and recording patients’ vital signs in the medical health records software.
Completing letter out referrals for orders.
Sending messages for prior authorizations for back braces.
Scheduling patients’ next appointments.
Performs other related duties as assigned.