Medical Assistant

Salary: 18-20 per hour

Would you like an exciting leadership position as a Medical Assistant with growth potential with a talented group of teammates who genuinely cares about you as much as they do patient care? Then our Pain Management Practice is the place for you! Join a team based approach in Pain Management where you a have a direct impact in preserving life for our patients. We has a broad spectrum of benefits to match any competitor out there. Come work alongside our world class Doctors in our clinic outpatient setting where we focus on You everyday. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. If you have experience with eClinical works EMR it is a plus but not required. Please apply!

Position Description JOB TITLE: Medical Assistant
DEPARTMENT: Clinical
FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt
JOBS SUPERVISED: None SUPERVISOR: Clinical Supervisor

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES:Definition: Under direct supervision, the Medical Assistant works interdependently with other health care professionals to provide quality health care to the patient. The Medical Assistant is educated and trained to perform both administrative and clinical skills in the medical care environment. The Medical Assistant must be flexible and able to cover all non managerial aspects of the clinic but able to spot problems and recommend solutions management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Clinical

Main Activities:

Ability to room patients following each individual provider policy

Ability to enter electronic lab orders and manage EMRs

Ability to process prescription refills

Ability to enter charges

Ability to set up for treadmill testing, stress echos and tilt table testing.

Ability to accurately complete encounter notes

Answer and return calls in a timely manner

Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner

Ability to resolve patient related issues that arise

2. Administrative

Main Activities:

Ability to request records, scan records, and process patient referrals

Accurately enter patient information in the EMR

3. Scheduling

Main Activities:

Ability to schedule, reschedule, cancel, no shows, block templates and scrub provider schedules for errors

Ability to provide detailed instructions for scheduled test

4. Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

Must have proficient knowledge in the following areas:

Medical Terminology

Knowledge of clinic policies and procedures for all sites, providers and rooms

Knowledge of computer systems, spreadsheets and application

Knowledge of operating the standard clinical equipment

Knowledge of HIPPA policies

Knowledge of OSHA and safety policies

Skills

Must demonstrate the following skills:

Excellent interpersonal skills

Team building skills

Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergent situation

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence and memos.

Decision making skills

Effective verbal and listening communications skills

Very effective organizational skills

Effective written communications skills

Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Vitera and e-mail at a proficient level

Stress management skills

Time management skills

Professional Attributes

Must maintain strict confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines. Must also demonstrate the following personal attributes:

Be honest and trustworthy

Be respectful

Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity

Be flexible

Demonstrate sound work ethics

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Preferred experience in Personal Injury and eClinicalWorks EMR

Must be a graduate of a vocational or technical college in medical assisting.

CPR certification must be acquired within 6 months of appointment. A minimum 1 year cardiology or primary care experience.

Equivalencies will be considered.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Office settings and traveling to off-site locations

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: The Medical Assistant will spend long hours sitting, walking, standing and using office equipment and computers, which can cause muscle strain. The Medical Assistant will also have to do some varied activities including stooping, bending, reaching, lifting, kneeling and crouching. Requires eye-hand coordination, finger dexterity, talking, hearing and specific vision abilities including depth perception, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional lifting/carrying items up to 50 pounds.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.