Medical Assistant

COMMONWEALTH MANAGEMENT LLC; Lexington (KY); 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 clinicians in delivering compassionate care. The role involves collecting medical histories, maintaining records, and assisting with pain procedures in a fast-paced clinical setting.

You will perform triage, document patient information, and ensure proper post-procedure instructions while coordinating with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Quickly and accurately type notes into EMR as provider dictates.
• Strong computer and phone skills.
• Navigates multiple tasks efficiently while maintaining professionalism.
• Advanced knowledge of healthcare regulatory policies (HIPAA).

Responsibilities

• Collect and update patient medical history.
• Maintain accurate and confidential patient records.
• Assess patients’ pain levels and document information.
• Perform triage (BP, heart rate, temp, weight, height) at each visit.
• Instruct patients on post-procedure care and follow-up appointments.
• Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals for coordinated care.

Skills

Medical Terminology

Typing notes

EMR proficiency

HIPAA compliance

Tools

EMR software

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 proceduresAll 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.

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