Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant - Interventional Pain Management

We are looking for a medical assistant with experience in pain management to join our growing team!

As a Medical Assistant you will be responsible for providing clinical and administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the medical back office. You will support the doctor and patients through a variety of tasks related to patient care. Organization/time management and effective communication are paramount. The target is to complete all duties accurately, with high quality and in a timely manner.

Preferences:

EMR (NextGen) systems: 1 year (Preferred)

Pain Management experience a must

Responsibilities:

• Room patients, obtain vitals, patient history and reason for seeking care.
• Process telephone messages.
• Follow prescription refill procedures.
• Maintain patient records confidentiality
• Prep exam rooms and assist in procedures
• Obtain lab/x-ray reports from referring or primary care physicians.
• Schedule appointments for follow ups and procedures
• Medication authorization
• Travel to the Granbury Office on a rotation schedule (Reliable Transportation is a MUST)

Additional Responsibilities:

• Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocols.
• Maintain an organized work area
• Perform basic triage per specific office protocol procedures.
• Maintain professional appearance and personal conduct at all times.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with physicians, staff and management.
• Effectively cope with typical job stress. We care for a sensitive population.
• Document work processes as required.
• Prepare patients with all clinical and administrative information needed for surgery as directed by the physician.
• Follow safety and infection control procedures at all times by maintaining individual protective protocols to radiation exposure (aprons, shields, badges, etc.); following standards outlined in the Policy & Procedures Manual.
• Maintain all procedure room supplies and inventory including inspecting current stock, anticipating needs, placing and expediting orders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.