Clinical Intern/Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Center for Pain and Supportive Care is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Medical Assistant/Medical Intern to join our team. We treat both cancer-related and chronic pain patients with a multi-modality approach including conventional medical management, interventional procedures, and advances implanted devices. This position will perform both clinical and administrative tasks to assist our healthcare providers and provide high-quality patient care.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Medical Assistant – or for a recent college graduate seeking clinical experience while applying for graduate school within the medical field.

We are seeking a motivated individual who is eager to expand their clinical skills while working in a collaborative and patient centered environment. Daily responsibilities include preparing patients and patients charts for office visits, assisting the providers before, during, and after procedures, and performing various administrative tasks such as conducting prior authorizations and documenting medical information into the electronic medical records system.

Responsibilities:

Support providers in delivering comprehensive care to patients with chronic or cancer related pain.

Perform patient intake: obtain vitals, update histories and document in the EHR.

Assist providers during patient visits by accurately documenting clinical information into the patient’s medical record.

Communicate with patients and insurance representatives regarding authorizations and care coordination.

Prepare and maintain exam rooms, equipment and supplies.

Assist with interventional in-office procedures.

Proactively handle patient questions or concerns.

Prepare patient’s implanted device for provider visit.

Assist with basic troubleshooting of implanted devices and coordinating for refills or adjustments as needed.

Collaborate with the care team to ensure a safe and supportive environment for patients.

 

Qualifications:

Certified Medical Assistant OR recent college graduate preparing for graduate level healthcare programs

Strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to multi-task

Compassionate, patient focused, and eager to learn.

Proficiency in Microsoft Suite

Previous healthcare experience is preferred, not required

Previous experience with EHR systems preferred, not required

Availability of 32 hours per week

What We Offer:

Competitive pay and benefits

Exposure to a broad spectrum of patient populations and conditions- cancer, failed surgeries, spasticity etc.

Direct mentorship from physicians and advanced practice providers when applying to graduate school

Opportunities for professional growth in a highly specialized medical setting

A supportive team environment dedicated to improving patient’s quality of life

\nCompany Description

Center for Pain and Supportive Care is an outpatient pain management clinic specializing in the treatment of both chronic and cancer-related pain. CPSC believes in a multidisciplinary, multi-modal approach to pain, combining interventional pain with a palliative care approach. We strive to deliver a unique whole-person approach to patient care with an emphasis on improving not only pain relief but also quality of life. That might mean incorporating medication therapies, interventional procedures, implantable intrathecal pumps and neurostimulators, behavior health, and social support opportunities. It is the mission of CPSC to facilitate lasting change, requiring commitment from healthcare providers, active participation from patients, and continuous support from families and friends.

Company Description

Center for Pain and Supportive Care is an outpatient pain management clinic specializing in the treatment of both chronic and cancer-related pain. CPSC believes in a multidisciplinary, multi-modal approach to pain, combining interventional pain with a palliative care approach. We strive to deliver a unique whole-person approach to patient care with an emphasis on improving not only pain relief but also quality of life. That might mean incorporating medication therapies, interventional procedures, implantable intrathecal pumps and neurostimulators, behavior health, and social support opportunities. It is the mission of CPSC to facilitate lasting change, requiring commitment from healthcare providers, active participation from patients, and continuous support from families and friends.