Medical Assistant

COMMONWEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth Pain & Spine is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to support patients and providers, collect histories, manage records, and assist with pain procedures. You will triage vitals, prep exam rooms, and coordinate follow-up with surgeons and cardiologists, ensuring efficient, compassionate care.

Ideal candidates will have Medical Terminology knowledge, strong typing, EMR experience, and familiarity with HIPAA; reliability and professional communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology is required to accurately record patient data.
• Ability to type notes quickly and accurately into EMR as dictated by the provider.
• Strong computer and phone skills for daily workflow and communication.
• Understands HIPAA and healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Experience with EMR systems and related software is preferred.
• KASPER/INSPECT knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Collect and update patient medical history and ensure records are confidential.
• Assist in assessing pain levels and document clinical information.
• Perform triage measurements (BP, HR, temp, weight, height) at visits.
• Prepare rooms and assist during pain procedures with clinicians.
• Coordinate post-procedure care and medicines with surgeons and cardiologists.
• Enter and scan patient information into the EMR accurately.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses and staff to deliver coordinated care.
• Maintain professional communication within the healthcare team.
• Assist affiliates and contractors as needed.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Typing Notes

Computer Skills

Phone Skills

HIPAA Compliance

EMR Knowledge

Multitasking

Attendance Reliability

KASPER/INSPECT Knowledge

Tools

EMR Software

KASPER

INSPECT

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
• 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
• 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:

Commonwealth Pain and Spine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer!

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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