Medical Assistant - Pain Management

$2,000 Sign‑On Bonus for eligible new hires. $18.41/hour starting wage for non-certified Medical Assistants. $19.43/hour starting wage for Medical Assistants Certified through AAMA or AMT. Position Summary Under general supervision, and according to established policies and procedures, this role will provide excellent patient care by performing or assisting in a variety of medical procedures and tests to assist in the examination and treatment of patients, including but not limited to vital signs, procedures, various treatments, administering injections and venipuncture. The candidate will also assist with clerical duties to maintain efficient operations. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Perform to service excellence standards and respond promptly, professionally and courteously to all customers’ needs. Cooperate and communicate effectively with all patients, families and staff. Contribute to continuous quality improvement efforts. Prepare examining rooms including turning on computer terminals and stocking the room with supplies. Organize forms for physicals, etc. Work collaboratively with providers to assist in providing care to patients: collect patient’s history, prepare patient and necessary equipment/supplies for visits, document all interventions, patient/family responses, medication dispensed or prescribed, vital signs, etc. in inpatient chart and/or computer system. Administer EKGs, PFTs, immunizations, medicines, draw blood, etc. as directed. Obtain approval for and phone in prescriptions as directed. Complete lab slips and referral forms as directed. Assist with routine procedures for gynecological exams, physicals, and office visits, etc. Qualifications Required: High school diploma or equivalent and six months experience as a Medical Assistant or a Patient Care Tech. High school diploma or equivalent and completion of one of the following programs: medical assistant, emergency medical technician, nurse assistant, licensed practical nurse, armed services medic, or patient care technician. For clinics with the Rural Health Designation, Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), and Canadian equivalents (MHC approved providers for the resuscitation certification) is required within 6 months of hire. For positions designated as float positions, travel to or between clinics is required. Preferred: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT). Electronic medical record experience. One-year experience working in a medical office with multiple providers. Previous experience working in a medical office of the same specialty. Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans Additional Information Schedule: Full-time Requisition ID: 26002540 Daily Work Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm Hours Per Pay Period: 80 On Call: No Weekends: No #J-18808-Ljbffr McLaren Health Care