Medical Assistant
Lexington, KY Clinical
Job Type
Full-time
Description

 Commonwealth Pain & Spine (CP&S) is one of the fastest growing, progressive, comprehensive pain management groups in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. We are looking for a full time Medical Assistant to join our growing team. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting both patients and healthcare providers in delivering compassionate and effective care. 


Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • None 

Job Duties & 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


Requirements
  •  Knowledge of Medical Terminology
  • Quickly and accurately type notes into EMR as provider dictates
  • Strong computer and phone skills
  • Navigates multiple, simultaneous tasks effectively and efficiently while maintaining a professional, courteous manner
  • Advanced knowledge of healthcare regulatory and compliance policies (e.g.; HIPAA)
  • Ability to help lift patients from procedure table to wheelchair and from wheelchair to car
  • Regular and reliable attendance, required
  • 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 

Education & Experience:

  • Medical Assistant experience, preferred
  • Pain Management experience, preferred