Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: 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.