Medical Assistant

Location 7920 Kirkland Court,Portage, MI, 49024,United States Base Pay $17.75 - $21.00 / Hour Employee Type Non-Exempt Required Degree High school Manage Others No Contact information Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io The Medical Assistant supports the Pain Clinic medical providers prior to and during appointments, making the process of treating patients more efficient and allowing the provider to focus on patient care. This is a full-time, in-office position. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS) Prepare patient rooms, making sure they are clean and fully stocked with necessary medical equipment Room patients and taking vital signs Verify patient information by interviewing patient, recording medical history, and confirming purpose of visit Complete prior authorizations for medications and diagnostic order information for additional studies Assist with stocking rooms, preparing antibiotics, and band. Run MAPS for patient profiles when necessary. Monitor refrigerator temperature. Follow up on MRI/CT scans Organize daily preparation for trigger point injections Attend to phone messages, patient questions, and queries from others. Complete medical fax requests Prepare provider daily schedule Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job Counsel patients prior to procedures, assist in procedure preparation, and clean rooms following procedures Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy environment that adheres to office policies and standards as well as federal, state, and local requirements Assist providers with medical treatments, procedures, and exams Referral reviews Additional Duties Other duties and projects as assigned by the supervisor Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, and responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Education and Experience High school diploma or GED required Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification preferred (or other accredited medical assistant certification program) 1-2 years of medical office experience Skills, Knowledge and other Competencies Confidence in using computers and EMR. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Must maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job. Perform to company standards of compliance with policies and procedures. Must use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems. Must have an amazing attitude and be a team player. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Operates a computer and other modern office machinery. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Frequently communicates with team members who have questions and must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Job Type: 401(k) Health, dental & vision insurance Life insurance Paid time off Kalamazoo Anesthesiology expressly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Kalamazoo Anesthesiology