Medical Assistant

Salary: competitive

Would you like an exciting position as a medical assistant with growth potential and a talented group of teammates who genuinely care about you as much as they do patient care? Then Pain Relief Solutions is the place for you! Join a team-based approach in Pain Management where you have a direct impact in preserving life for our patients. PRS has a broad spectrum of benefits to match any competitor out there. Come work alongside our world-class Doctors in our outpatient clinic where we focus on You every day. We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Please apply!

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

Must be willing to travel to other office locations to follow the provider.

GENERAL SUMMARY OF DUTIES: Definition: Under direct supervision, the Medical Assistant works interdependently with other healthcare professionals to provide quality healthcare 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 nonmanagerial aspects of the clinic but able to spot problems and recommend solutions management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Clinical

Main Activities:

Ability to room patients following each provider's policy

Ability to enter electronic lab orders and manage EMRs

Ability to process prescription refills

Ability to enter charges

Ability to accurately complete encounter notes

Answer and return calls in a timely manner

Ability to complete tasks on time

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 an emergent situation

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos.

Decision-making skills

Effective verbal and listening communication skills

Very effective organizational skills

Effective written communication skills

Computer skills including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, 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

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 of 1 year of Pain management 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,g 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.

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