Lead Medical Assistant - No Nights or Weekends!

Capitol Pain Institute; North Carolina; On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account for Health &

Dependent Care

Basic Life Insurance

Accidental Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Capitol Pain Institute in Columbus, IN is seeking a Lead Medical Assistant to support our multidisciplinary pain care team. You will assist providers, manage patient intake, document records, and coordinate referrals with occasional travel to Bloomington and Greenwood clinics.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program, 5+ years of experience, EMR familiarity (NextGen/ECW), and strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required with completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Greater than five years of relevant experience.
• Experience with EMR (NextGen/ECW) preferred.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational, judgment, communication and analytical skills under pressure.
• Positive patient-focused demeanor and professional behavior.
• Ability to promote a professional facility image.

Responsibilities

• Assist providers with patient visits, perform check-in and document vital signs and history.
• Initiate/complete clinical lab work and administer medications as directed.
• Document and update patient records in EMR or paper chart.
• Process prescriptions, referrals and scheduling as ordered by the provider.
• Schedule patients and communicate with scheduling department.
• Obtain vitals and discharge scoring, assist in patient discharge.
• Review charts daily for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain cleanliness and infection control in exam areas.
• Stock supplies and reorder as needed.
• Report equipment issues to Clinical Services Manager.
• Maintain patient education materials and protect confidentiality.
• Explain treatments and instructions to patients; act as scribe when requested.

Skills

Leadership

Critical thinking

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Assistant program

Tools

NextGen EMR

ECW EMR

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

CPIhealth is a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to individuals experiencing chronic pain. With state-of-the-art facilities, advanced technology, and a collaborative environment, we offer a platform for healthcare providers to excel in their specialties while making a profound difference in the lives of those we serve.

As you consider your next career move, we invite you to join us in redefining pain management through innovation, expertise, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes. Together, we can shape the future of healthcare and positively impact countless lives.

We are seeking a dependable, skilled, and detail-oriented Lead Medical Assistant to join our growing team. This position is based in our Columbus, Indiana clinic and will support our Bloomington and Greenwood clinics through occasional travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist provider in seeing patients; perform patient check in, including and recording vital signs, height, weight, chief complaint, brief relevant history including pain status, allergies, current medication, and any other pertinent information. Prepare patient for examination/procedure, as appropriate.
• Initiate/completes appropriate clinical lab work (glucose reading, INR, pregnancy test, toxicology screens), and administer medications as directed.
• Record information in electronic medical records (EMR) database or paper chart and gather all essential components from demographic sheets/consents/credit policies/charge slips, updates medication module, and history.
• Complete necessary paperwork as ordered by provider including printing prescriptions, work restrictions, referrals, and scheduling MRIs.
• Participate in the correct scheduling of patients, appropriate communication with the scheduling department by tasking.
• Obtain and document vitals and modified Aldrete and discharge scoring systems. Assists in discharge of patient with appropriate paperwork.
• Perform chart review on daily basis to ensure completeness and accuracy of patient documentation.
• Clean and examine procedure tables, equipment, and other work areas following current infection control and/or isolation procedure guidelines.
• Assist in keeping Clinic/ASC orderly and follows appropriate cleaning protocols.
• Stock station and exam/procedure rooms as assigned. Inventory specialty items and initiate reorder of supplies as needed.
• Report non-functioning or defective equipment to Clinical Services Manager.
• Ensure all supplies are up to date and replace expired materials as necessary following sterile processing procedures.
• Assist in the maintenance of patient education materials.
• Protect the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.
• Participate and maintains safety and dignity of patient at all times.
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients.
• Act as scribe for provider recording patient information as dictated, when requested
• Performs other duties as assigned to support the mission, values, and strategies of CPIhealth.

This job description should not be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities or as an employment agreement between the employer and the employee. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification and are subject to change as the employer's needs and the job change.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required and completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• Greater than five years of relevant experience.
• Experience with EMR (NextGen/ECW) preferred.
• Ability to independently apply skills and job knowledge with minimal supervision.
• Strong organizational, judgment, communication and analytical skills; sometimes under pressure.
• Ability to multi-task and perform multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Cooperative and professional behavior toward patients, peers, providers, management and visitors.
• Ability to promote favorable facility image with patients, providers, insurance companies and general public.
• Ability to work independently, make decisions, and problem solve.
• Evidence of leadership qualities. Frequently contributing to the improvement of the department and participate in committee participation, task force, etc.
• Ability to contribute in a team environment and to provide excellent customer service.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Licenses & Certifications

• Current certification or registration as a Medical Assistant, CMA, RMA, or CCMA from an accredited certification agency required.
• BLS certified or obtain certification within three months of hire.

Pay Rate:

$22.78 - $28.48 per hour, depending on experience

Schedule:

Full-Time, 40 hours per week

Location

Wellspring Pain Solutions Columbus, with travel to Bloomington and Greenwood as needed

Comprehensive Benefits plan including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off (accrued)
• Flexible Spending Account for Health & Dependent Care
• Basic Life, Accidental Life, Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• 401(k) with matching