Certified Medical Assistant

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On-Site Full Time position

Hours: Monday-Thursday 7:30am-5:30pm

Pay Rate - $21.50 per hour - Must have certification!!

Main Function:

Support providers (physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants) in provision of patient care; includes recording vital signs, discussing chief health concerns, assists with procedures and documentation, consents patient with discussion of pre and post OP instructions.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Room patients; obtain vital signs, record chief complaints, verify/update medications and allergies in EMR system, obtain patient urine samples, obtain controlled medication last dose history.

· Obtain patient consent/answer patient questions regarding opiate agreement.

· Obtain patient health information as needed.

· Prep rooms for office procedures (trigger point injections, Botox injections, stimulator lead removals, joint injections etc.).

· Notify patients and schedule ordered pill counts.

· Checkout patients after appointment.

· Schedule follow-up visits and injection appointments as needed.

· Perform pill counts as requested by medical provider.

· Provide educational materials for interventional pain procedures.

· Obtaining prior authorizations with insurance carriers and WC for ordered procedures/imaging.

· Obtaining medication (oral and injectable) prior authorizations from insurance carriers and WC.

· Assist with obtaining WC pars from WC carriers.

· Assist with patient check-out process as needed.

· Assist medical providers with treatment modalities as indicated.

· Obtain anticoagulation clearances for upcoming procedures and notify patients of anticoagulant hold instructions as ordered by medical provider.

· Monitor and respond to inquiries for prescription renewal in coordination with medical providers.

· Run ISTOP reports for all patient appointments and prescription requests.

· Maintain exam room equipment and supplies. Maintain aseptic environment.

· Maintain UDS supplies and store samples for daily collection.

· Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

· Graduation from a Medical Assistant training program and 2-5 years medical office experience.

· Experience with clinical protocols preferred.

· EMR Experience, Preferably Medent.

· Computer skills, especially Microsoft Office, browsing Internet.

· Excellent Customer Service skills.

· Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

· Ability to handle several tasks simultaneously.

· Willingness to work as a team player to meet common goals of the department.

· Willingness to assist in the continuous quality improvement process.

· Patient empathy and compassion.

· Ability to travel to multiple sites.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Pet insurance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

License/Certification:

• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Buffalo, NY 14221 (Required)

Work Location: In person