Medical Assistant/Patient Care Representative

Southwest Spine And Pain Care Specialists Llc; Saratoga Springs (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Spine And Pain Care Specialists Llc in Saratoga Springs, UT is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support physicians in patient care and clinic operations.

You will take vitals, prepare exam rooms, assist with injections and vaccinations, document visits in EMR, coordinate procedures, and counsel patients on treatments while maintaining high accuracy and compassion.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Healthcare experience preferred but not required.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred but not required.
• Scribe training preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Computer proficiency and strong phone skills.
• Willing to obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to work in multiple areas as needed.
• Experience with EMR software is required.

Responsibilities

• Takes vitals for patients as required.
• Updates patient information and medical history.
• Assist physicians by preparing exam rooms and passing instruments.
• Administer injections and vaccinations.
• Document visits and services in EMR.
• Schedule procedures and coordinate with surgical centers.
• Counsel patients on treatments and medications.
• Authorize refills and provide prescription information.
• Maintain clean and organized exam rooms and sterilize instruments.
• Inventory supplies and place orders.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Customer service

Computer skills

Phone skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant Certification preferred

Tools

EMR software

Scribe Training (Preferred)

Job description

A Medical Assistant is responsible for assisting the physician in providing care to their patients.Job Duties:Takes vitals on all patients as requiredObtains and updates all patient information as neededAssists patients as necessaryAble to give injections and vaccinations to patientsOrganizational skills and prioritizing a must along with a great work ethicMust be willing to work in other areas as neededPreparing treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies.Keep supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.Organize and arrange examining-room instruments and equipment, purchase and maintain supplies and equipment, and keep waiting and examining rooms neat and clean.Call patient back and room patient into exam room.Verify patient information by interviewing patient and reviewing medical history; updating medical history; confirming purpose of visit.Prepare patients for examination by performing preliminary physical tests; taking blood pressure, weight, and temperature; reporting patient history summary.Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials along with documenting the visit along with services performed in EMR software. Stay attentive during patient visit!Schedule procedures in office or by making arrangements with the surgical center; verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms.Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions and explaining treatment procedures, medications and physicians' instructions to patients.Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.Contact medical facilities or departments to schedule patients for tests and/or admission.Provide pre operative and post operative discharge care.Requirements:Must have high school diploma or GEDPositive attitudeTeam playerExcellent communication and customer service skillsComputer and phone skillsMust be willing to obtain BLS certification within 30 days of hireHealthcare ExperiencePrior Medical Assistant Experience is preferred but not requiredMedical Assistant Certification preferred but not requiredComputer Proficiency is required.Scribe Training (Preferred)