Medical Assistant

COMMONWEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC; Anderson (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Pain & Spine is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support patients and healthcare providers with compassionate, efficient care. The role covers history collection, triage, post-procedure instructions, EMR documentation, and room preparation to ensure smooth clinical operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong Medical Terminology skills, HIPAA knowledge, and experience with EMR systems, with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment while maintaining

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Experience with EMR and HIPAA compliance preferred.
• Ability to lift patients and assist with transfers as needed.

Responsibilities

• Collect and update patient medical history.
• Assess and document patient pain levels.
• Perform triage: vital signs at each visit.
• Instruct patients on post-procedure care and follow-up appointments.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses and staff for coordinated care.
• Enter and scan patient information into EMR.
• Prepare evaluation and procedure rooms for encounters.
• Clean rooms after patient encounters.
• Assist providers with pain procedures.
• Other duties as assigned, including affiliate or contractor tasks.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Typing notes

Multitasking

HIPAA knowledge

Communication

Customer service

Phone skills

EMR navigation

KASPER/INSPECT knowledge

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Tools

EMR system

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.

Responsibilities:

• Collect & update patient medical history
• 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
• 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

Requirements:

• 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:

• HS Diploma or equivalent required

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.

Commonwealth Pain and Spine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer!

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better in Other.

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