What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at East Carolina Anesthesia Associates?
Description
Job title : Medical Assistant
Location : Regional ECPC Pain Clinic
Status : Full-time, Non-exempt
Department : ECPC Pain Clinics
Reports to : Practice / Clinical Manager, ECPC Pain Clinic
Job Supervisory Responsibilities : None
Job Summary :
The Medical Assistant is a vital role to the pain clinic. The Assistant will utilize both clinical and administrative tasks to help clinicians in the pain clinic. Daily responsibilities include checking-in patients, assisting the physician before / during / after procedures, in addition to various administrative tasks such as conducting prior authorizations and documenting medical information into the electronic medical records (EMR) system. The Assistant must be attentive to patient needs and communicate any potential issues to staff. The Medical Assistant identifies patient needs, provides safe and professional care, and communicates any needs to the provider. The Assistant will have to demonstrate professionalism and tact during difficult patient situations. The Medical Assistant will :
Duties / Responsibilities :
- Triage patients.
- Take vitals.
- Prepare / clean up procedure rooms.
- Assist physicians with a wide variety of procedures.
- Fax notes to other practices.
- Document patient notes in EMR (eClinicalWorks).
- Obtain prior authorizations for procedures.
- Assisting with front desk processes when needed.
- Assist with the C-arm.
- Handle difficult situations with professionalism and tact.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience :
Required Skills / Abilities :
Work Environment / Physical Requirements :
ECAA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, disability, or other legally protected status. This policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, as well as the use of the Company's facilities and participation in all activities sponsored by the Company.
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