Advanced Pain Care · 1 week ago
Medical Assistant/ Scribe
Austin, TX, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expAdvanced Pain Care is a healthcare provider seeking a Medical Assistant/Scribe. The role involves assisting in the examination and treatment of patients, ensuring patient information is accurate, and maintaining a safe and professional environment in the medical office.
Health CareMedical
Responsibilities
Greets patients, introduces self, and escorts to exam room
Verifies patient information, medical history, medications, and confirms purpose of visit
Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records information on patients' charts (Paper chart or EMR/EHR)
May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis
Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients
Secures patient information and maintains patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records
Completes diagnostic and procedure coding as required/needed
Counsels patients by transmitting physician's orders and questions about surgery
Schedules surgeries by making arrangements with the surgical center; verifying times with patients; preparing charts, pre-admission and consent forms
Maintains safe, secure, and healthy work environment by establishing and following standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the medical field including basic medical terminology
Practices safe habits including but not limited to infection control, lifting procedures, etc
Presents a professional image and customer focus
Practices teamwork by helping others willingly and communicating in a professional manner
Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt
Keeps equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications
Serves and protects the practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements
Enhances practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
Operates standard office equipment (e.g. copier, personal computer, fax, etc.)
Has regular and predictable attendance
Adheres to Advanced Pain Care’s Policies and procedures
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Requires a high school diploma or GED
One or more years' experience preferred
Clear and precise communication
Ability to pay close attention to detail
Effectively manages day by organizing and prioritizing
Possesses excellent phone and customer service skills and abilities
Protects patient information and maintains confidentiality
Knowledge of general medical terminology
Organizational skills and ability to identify, analyze and solve problems
Works well independently as well as with a team
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Interpersonal/human relations skill
Must be able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods of time
Must be able to bend, stoop and stretch
Must be able to lift and move boxes and other items weighing up to 30 pounds
Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity sufficient to operate office equipment, etc
Company
Advanced Pain Care
Physicians & Surgeon Pain Management
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chelsea S.
Chief Operating Officer
Christina Sons, MA , MEd
Chief Administrative Officer
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