SUMMARY: Assists physician with providing care for patients in a clinic setting.

BENEFITS: Health Insurance, Life/AD&A, STD, LTD, 2-weeks PTO, and 6 paid holidays

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Rooms and prepares patient by obtaining vital signs, lab values, pain levels, patient education needs, nutritional status and related patient history information.
• Accompanies physician into the patient examination room and accurately documents the physician’s encounter with the patient, including HIP, ROS, physical assessment, education, lab orders, radiology orders, assessment/plan, billing, and meaningful use.
• Instructs patient on examination and diagnostic procedures that are to be performed; and provides follow-up instructions and other patient education as prescribed by the physician.
• Cleans exam room after each use and prepares room for next patient by cleaning and sterilizing equipment and ensuring used syringes, blades, and any other contaminated articles are disposed of according to company safety guidelines.
• Processes prescriptions and orders as directed by physician and assists with prescription needs and refills in an accurate and timely manner.
• Follows-up on lab and imaging results and maintains all laboratory logs and required checks.
• Maintains pharmacy and other clinical supplies at appropriate levels and identifies and appropriately disposes of expired supplies.
• Maintains patient medical records and ensures proper documentation of telephone and other encounters, patient medications, and other patient information; and notifies physician of any potential complications identified.
• Manages patient telephone calls of a clinical nature, communicating with the physician as appropriate and providing information to the patient as directed by the physician.
• Schedules follow-up appointments as necessary.
• Provides clerical support for the front office as needed, especially during peak or busy periods, to include performing various tasks such as answering phones, greeting and checking in patients, completing prior authorization forms, and scheduling appointments.
• Performs other duties as required.

EDUCATION:

Must have a High School Diploma or equivalency.

EXPERIENCE:

Must have at least three (3) years in a medical office or providing direct patient care, or related experience.

Pain Management medical office experience preferred.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

Medical Assistant Certification Required.

SKILLS:

Must have the following skills and/or abilities:

• Strong knowledge of medical office practice procedures to include HIPAA/OSHA compliance.
• Working knowledge of medical imaging devices such as a C-arm.
• Working knowledge or demonstrated skill in performing blood draws, EKGs, injections, X-Rays, wound dressings, removing sutures, securing blood and urine samples and other related procedures.
• Working knowledge of medical equipment such as autoclaves, stethoscopes, EKG electrodes, AEG machines, scales, hemoglobin testing machines and other related equipment.
• Proficiency using syringes, phlebotomy equipment, thermometers, sphygmomanometers, suturing materials and other medical tools.
• Proficiency with computer systems and electronic medical recordkeeping (EMR) systems.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral) when working with patients or co-workers.
• Excellent customer services skills to interact with patients in a positive, cooperative, and courteous manner.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:

• Constantly stands within a given day while conducting work functions such as providing patient care, documenting, cleaning, and interacting with patients and coworkers.
• Constantly using of fingers and hands in a manner of reaching, grasping, fingering, and/or feeling when providing patient care, documenting, and cleaning.
• Audio acuity in order to correctly distinguish various body sounds (i.e., respirations, heart tones, bowel sounds), discern sounds made by various types of machinery or equipment that would indicate dangerous or improper operation, and to hear normal conversations and receive ordinary information through verbal communication.
• Visual acuity in order to correctly distinguish skin tone variations, evidence of IV infiltration, infection; and able to read telemetry, blood pressure gauges, and other medical instruments.
• Frequently lifts, carries, pushes, or pulls up to 25 lbs. of materials and/or medical equipment.
• Frequently stooping, climbing, kneeling, twisting, or reaching within a given day while conducting direct patient care.
• Occasionally running to respond to patient emergencies.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Medical office atmosphere. Frequent exposure to medical equipment such as autoclaves, stethoscopes, sphygmomanometers, EKG electrodes, AEG machines, scales, and hemoglobin testing machines. Travel to multiple clinic locations required.

CONCEPTUAL/INTELLECTUAL ACTIVITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, clearly, and/or quickly.
• Understand, remember, follow, and exchange basic instructions, information, and guidelines.
• Project a courteous, professional and positive demeanor with co-workers.
• Dependable attendance and punctuality are necessary to perform the essential job duties.
• Ability to maintain self-discipline and focus on relevant matters in order to timely complete important tasks.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Ability to write simple correspondence and respond clearly to coworkers and supervisors.

Only complete applications will be considered.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Additionally, this document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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