Medical Assistant - Commonwealth Pain & Spine

Commonwealth Pain & Spine (CP&S) is one of the fastest growing, progressive, comprehensive pain management groups in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Our team of friendly physicians are all board certified in pain medicine and anesthesiology and take the time to educate our staff. Our facilities are brand new with the latest technology. We have a team/family-oriented culture with great hours, competitive pay, benefits, and open interaction between our staff and management.

The Medical Assistant will assist patients and providers to support effective and efficient operations of the clinic. This opening is for our busy St. Matthews clinic, hours are Monday-Friday 7:45a-4:15p.

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

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Exceptional customer service skills
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology
• Quickly and accurately type notes into EMR as provider dictates
• Strong computer and phone skills
• Establishes and maintain effective working relationships with staff, co-workers, and patients
• Navigates multiple, simultaneous tasks effectively and efficiently while maintaining a professional, courteous manner
• Advanced knowledge of healthcare regulatory and compliance policies (e.g.; HIPAA)
• High integrity, including maintenance of confidential information
• Ability to exercise good judgment and positively influence others, including handling confrontations with poise and efficiency
• Ability to help lift patients from procedure table to wheelchair and from wheelchair to car
• Regular and reliable attendance, required

Education & Experience:

• Medical Assistant experience, preferred
• Pain Management experience, preferred
• EMR, KASPER, INSPECT knowledge and experience, preferred
• If required to travel for company related purposes:
• Active, valid driver 's license
• State minimum coverage vehicle insurance
• Must be able to pass driving history/motor vehicle check upon hire and maintain an acceptable record thereafter
• Maintain status as an approved driver through the HR department, including submitting required documentation before expiration

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• License and DEA Reimbursement
• Annual Education/CME reimbursement
• Comprehensive Health/Vision/Dental insurance options
• Great PTO plan PLUS Paid Holidays
• 401k and matching available

Commonwealth Pain and Spine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer!

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