What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Kentucky Pain Associates?
Job Description
Job Description
Kentucky Pain Associates (KPA) is a high-quality medical clinic with a renowned medical team with Kentucky offices with locations in Louisville, Lexington, Elizabethtown, & Bowling Green and a Tennessee office in Murfreesboro, KY. We specialize in treating patients who have been victims of an Automobile or Workers’ Comp injury and are considered the top choice for patients dealing with auto injury or worker’s comp as well as many specialized medical providers and attorneys in the Louisville Metro and surrounding areas.
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.
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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