Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT

Job Summary:

The Pain Management Institute is looking for a highly experienced Certified Medical Assistant.

Experience in an Ambulatory setting preferred but not required.

32 to 40 hours per week.

Office hours are generally 8 am to 5p, Monday-Friday. No weekends or Holiday's.

Reports To

Pain Management Practice Manager

Job Summary

Essential Functions

Clinical Medical Assistant job duties involve working with patients in a clinical context, assisting physicians during procedures, and performing light medical procedures. Medical assistants are always required to be supervised by a physician.

The basic duties of medical assistants include:

 Taking patient vital signs

 Taking medical histories

 Preparing patients for medical tests and examinations

 Assisting practitioners during examinations

 Explaining medical procedures to patients

 Sterilizing medical instruments

 Removing sutures

 Administering topical, oral, or intramuscular medications

 Drawing blood (phlebotomy)

 Maintaining the confidentiality of patient information

 Managing inventory and ordering supplies

 Scheduling patient medical procedures

 Following up on patient visits

 Updating patient records

 Obtaining pre-authorizations/pre-certifications

 Checking the patient portal and responding to patients

 Ordering lab tests and imaging studies

 Managing petty cash

 Scheduling patient appointments

 Answering phones

 Greeting patients

 Sorting mail

 Handling correspondence

 Filing

 Creating documents

 Performing computer data entry

 Ability to multi-task various job duties

 Ability to handle different personalities and personal situations—both patient and coworkers

 Ability to understand the theories, reasons, and technical aspects of medicine

 A formal education from an accredited medical assistant school or medical assistant training program; certification preferred

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