What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Choice Pain & Rehabilitation Center?
We are a fast-paced pain management practice that is looking for an Experienced Medical Assistant.
8:30 AM- 5pm Monday - Friday
All employees are crossed-trained and will be required to work Front Desk or as Medical Assistant when needed.
Responsibilities
All employees are crossed-trained to perform both administrative and clinical roles.
- Assists patients with medical forms, as necessary.
- Creates and maintains a positive atmosphere of customer service, teamwork, mutual respect, professionalism, and accountability always.
- Verifies patient information by interviewing patients, recording medical history, and confirming the purpose of the visit.
- Takes and records patient vitals.
- Properly maintains examination rooms and all other clinical areas.
- Answers telephones in a professional manner and delivers messages promptly.
- Returns patient calls in a timely manner.
- Instructs patients in simple procedures/tests and dispenses appropriate educational materials.
- Verifies that radiological and laboratory records are received and in the patient chart. If radiological and/or laboratory records are not in the chart, take the necessary steps to obtain the records.
- Fits patients with durable medical equipment (DME) and completes all applicable paperwork.
- Obtains prior authorizations for prescriptions, as needed.
- Keeps rooms clean and stocked with supplies.
- Maintains stock of medicines and supplies as necessary. Advises Office Manager when replacements are needed.
- Sterilizes and cleans instruments used in examinations and/or procedures; maintains a clean and hygienic environment.
- Under the direction of the physician, assists with providing Workers' Compensation medication.
- Labels specimens accurately and distributes them to the appropriate personnel to ensure specimen integrity.
- Processes specimens and prepares them for shipping.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma, or equivalent.
- Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, including exceptional customer service.
- All staff is expected to have a strong desire to provide excellent customer service; to comply with the rules and regulations of those organizations to which we are accountable; to have high ethical and professional standards of conduct, and to have an attitude of wanting to continuously improve their own professional performance.
Driving/Travel:
The employee must have reliable transportation. Travel for this position may be required up to 100%. While the primary workplace may be closest to the employee’s home, work assignments could be in any of the Company’s locations.
Job Type: Full-time