What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Commonwealth Pain & Spine?

Job Description

Commonwealth Pain & Spine is a pain management network dedicated to improving the lives of our patients by treating their pain with the utmost respect and providing them with the most innovative, safe, responsible, and clinically proven pain relief possible. Our team of best-in-class physicians, administrators, and staff empathizes with the needs of our patients. We recognize that their pain is exhausting and debilitating and limits their quality of life. Relief from chronic pain is achievable in various degrees through our intelligent and multimodal team-based approach. Our entire team is committed to providing levels of patient satisfaction and overall clinical outcomes that far exceed the expectations of the medical community, referring physicians, and our customers.

Job Summary :

We are looking for a full-time Medical Assistant to join our growing team. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting both patients and healthcare providers in delivering compassionate and effective care.

Please note : This position will work part-time in Paducah and will also be split between Evansville or Owensboro to get full-time hours while the Paducah clinic is growing. We are happy to accommodate whichever location is closer to you.

Benefits :

Competitive compensation
License and DEA Reimbursement
Annual Education / CME reimbursement
Comprehensive Health / Vision / Dental insurance options
Great PTO plan PLUS Paid Holidays
401k and matching available

Commonwealth Pain and Spine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer! Responsibilities

Collect & update patient medical history

Maintain accurate & confidential patient records

Assist in assessing patients’ pain levels & documenting relevant information

Performs Triage (Blood Pressure, Heart Rate, Temperature, Weight, and Height) at each visit

Instruct patients on post-procedure care and follow-up appointments.

Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated patient care.

Communicate effectively within the healthcare team.

Coordinates blood thinner medicines for procedures with cardiologist

Coordinates post-op pain medicines with patient’s surgeon

Enters & scans all pertinent patient information and notes in EMR software

Prepares Eval Rooms and Procedure Rooms for patient encounters

Cleans Eval Rooms and Procedures Rooms post patient encounters

Performs patient drug screening

Prepares patients for pain procedures

Assists provider with pain procedures

All other duties assigned including duties performed for affiliates, assigns, lessees, contractors or other third parties

Required Skills

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Quickly and accurately type notes into EMR as provider dictates

Strong computer and phone skills

Navigates multiple, simultaneous tasks effectively and efficiently while maintaining a professional, courteous manner

Advanced knowledge of healthcare regulatory and compliance policies (e.g.; HIPAA)

Ability to help lift patients from procedure table to wheelchair and from wheelchair to car

Regular and reliable attendance, required

EMR, KASPER, INSPECT knowledge and experience, preferred

Education :

Medical Assistant experience, preferred

Pain Management experience, preferred

Physical Requirements :

The physical demands of this position will include sitting and standing with occasional light to medium lifting. Ability to help lift patients and transport in wheelchair from clinic to parking lot. An employee must meet these requirements to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with ADA rules and regulations.

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