Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Medical Assistant:

Jax Spine is currently looking for strong Medical Assistants. This position is responsible for providing excellent care to patients and maintaining continuity of care through accurate and thorough documentation; collaborating effectively with all departments. This position will prepare and maintain all aspects of the clinic environment.

 
Requirements:

• Experience as a medical assistant is preferred. In lieu of experience, graduate from an accredited CMA program acceptable.
• Must maintain current BLS certificate.
• Able to measure and record vital signs, manually and electronically.
• Basic computer knowledge required. Must possess strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Pain management office experience a plus.

Prepare for patient interactions in the clinical setting through:

• Reviewing charts, schedules, medical records, and other sources of documentation.
• Generating appropriate forms for patient education, informed consent, documentation of care, referrals, prescriptions, and other documents to support the provision of and continuity of care.
• Obtaining medical records, lab results, diagnostic study results, and other documents or information as indicated.
• Inspecting the physical care environment to ensure a therapeutic, sanitary environment with fully stocked medical supplies and functional equipment.
• Ensuring that appropriate medication, supplies, equipment, and personnel are available to complete scheduled interactions.
• Communicating with internal and external resources to procure necessary supplies and/or information.
• Collaborating other internal departments and personnel to ensure a seamless patient experience. 
• Communicating with physicians, physicians’ assistants, and other care providers.

Provide direct patient care as assigned, including:

• Cultivating a nurturing atmosphere of courtesy, compassion, respect, empathy, dignity, and optimism in all interpersonal interactions.
• Measuring, reporting, and recording vital signs.
• Obtaining and recording patient information relevant to medical history.
• Verifying the accuracy of recorded and reported patient information.
• Positioning, draping, and other patient preparation for procedures and provider interactions.
• Communicating effectively with patients, providers, and ancillary staff members to maintain patient flow.
• Administer IM injections.
• Providing patient education through written and oral communication or through other means as appropriate as directed by providers.
• Assisting physicians, physicians’ assistants, nurses, and other care providers during assessments, examinations, procedures, and other patient interactions.
• Reporting, documenting, and recording relevant information about the patient’s condition, treatment, expectations, and progress.