Medical Assistant, Pain Management

Peachtree Orthopedics; Atlanta (GA); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Peachtree Orthopedics is seeking a Medical Assistant for Pain Management in Atlanta, GA. The role involves assisting in pain management patient preparation, performing scrub duties, and supporting emergency procedures.

You will help in patient transport, room preparation, and ensure supply readiness, under the guidance of the ASC Nurse Manager. The position emphasizes vaccination of duties, patient care, and maintaining surgical education.

Formación

• One year of related clinical experience and/or training preferred.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program preferred (CMA/RMA) or comparable clinical certification/experience.
• Strong customer service and communication skills; ability to manage difficult or emotional situations professionally.
• Dependable, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Computer proficiency required, including Microsoft Word and EMR (Athena) software.

Responsabilidades

• Scrubs, dons gown, and gloves in accordance with performance standards.
• Prepares sterile tray, instruments, and supplies according to the type of procedure.
• Assist in preparation and draping of patient and operative area according to need.
• Maintains aseptic technique at all times as dictated by accepted standards.
• Assists in application of dressing and in moving of patient as directed.
• Decontaminates all equipment, instruments, supplies, and cleans room according to procedure.
• Assists in maintenance of instrument and supplies by proper cleaning, care, utilization, and sterilization as directed.
• Maintains awareness of safety hazards and use of equipment to prevent damage or harm to personnel and patients.
• Assists in inventory of supplies and equipment to assure availability and maintain par level.
• Opens and wipes down room in the morning to assure cleanliness and readiness for schedule/closes room at days end according to policy.
• Assists in pre-op, sterile processing, PACU and other areas as needed under the direction a registered nurse.
• Other duties as assigned

Conocimientos

Customer service

Communication skills

Multitasking

Computer proficiency

Educación

Accredited Medical Assisting program (CMA/RMA) or comparable certification

Herramientas

EMR (Athena)

Microsoft Word

Descripción del empleo

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Medical Assistant, Pain Management

Clinical Regular Full-Time Atlanta, GA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1533

Job Description

Job Title:Medical Assistant, Pain Management

Department:Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) /Surgical Services

Reports To:ASC Nurse Manager

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Summary

The Medical Assistant, Pain Management, assists in preparation of the pain management patient by performance of routine and delegated duties, according to standards and policies. Performs scrub duties and related procedures. Performs housekeeping duties as necessary and assists in maintenance of all supplies. Provides assistance in emergency procedures, as well as scheduled cases. Assists in preparation and transportation of patients, as directed. Maintains education in surgical, operating room and related aspects of patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Scrubs, dons gown, and gloves in accordance with performance standards
• Prepares sterile tray, instruments, and supplies according to the type of procedure
• Assist in preparation and draping of patient and operative area according to need.
• Maintains aseptic technique at all times as dictated by accepted standards
• Assists in application of dressing and in moving of patient as directed.
• Decontaminates all equipment, instruments, supplies, and cleans room according to procedure.
• Assists in maintenance of instrument and supplies by proper cleaning, care, utilization, and sterilization as directed.
• Maintains awareness of safety hazards and use of equipment to prevent damage or harm to personnel and patients.
• Assists in inventory of supplies and equipment to assure availability and maintain par level.
• Opens and wipes down room in the morning to assure cleanliness and readiness for schedule/closes room at days end according to policy.
• Assists in pre-op, sterile processing, PACU and other areas as needed under the direction a registered nurse.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• One year of related clinical experience and/or training preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assisting program preferred (CMA/RMA) or comparable clinical certification/experience.
• Strong customer service and communication skills; ability to manage difficult or emotional situations professionally.
• Dependable, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate documentation.
• Computer proficiency required, including Microsoft Word and EMR (Athena) software.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Certified Medical Assistant Certification- preferred
• American Heart Association BLS certification-required.
• Continuing education and/or license renewal as required.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and may assist patients with mobility as needed. This is a fast-paced environment caring for patients in pain and with disabilities; the noise level is usually moderate.

Peachtree Orthopedics is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.