Position Summary Arkansas Pain Care Clinics is currently seeking a Medical Assistant for Pain management procedures and scribing. This position assists providers in clinic to deliver of the highest standards of patient care by following the policies and procedures of the clinic operation and physician direction. Essential Functions Assists with patient flow through clinic by greeting and rooming patients, scribing and walking patients to appropriate department (front desk, technicians, and patient care coordinators) to complete patient visit Treats each patient with respect by greeting them by name, introducing yourself, and explaining what will happen during the exam. Documents patient exams in electronic health record, noting specifically the exam components, diagnoses, treatment plans, orders, and medications Provides patient and family counseling and education as needed Communicates medication orders to pharmacy via e-prescribing and/or patient as needed Reviews all chart notes and correspondence daily to ensure accuracy and completeness Travels with physician to various sites to ensure coordinated and effective patient care Participates in Patient Informed Consent process Understands and respects boundaries with regard to, surgery orders, and e-prescribing Scribes with other providers as assigned Participates in training's and meets requirements for Meaningful Use measures, HIPAA compliance and Protected Health Information (PHI) Active participant in continuous improvements Participates in all company wide initiatives Performs related duties as assigned to ensure quality patient care Open and willing to try new workflows and ideas and provide encouragement for the provider to try new workflows and ideas Monitors provider schedules and communicate scheduling issues clearly to managers to help understand concerns Remains calm at all times and reports any issues to appropriate levels of management Willingly accepts and completes any other task or requests that manager assigns beyond items specifically listed in job description Pull all necessary information from EHR and input exam findings into patient chart as physician is conducting exam; chart patient complaint additions, physician assessment and plan Knows and inserts billing codes into chart as per physician instruction Finds patient insurance and other information from EPM side Ensures detailed and accurate chart documentation to meet ICD-10 requirements Ensures proper coding technique is used, i.e. proper linking of diagnosis to procedure Reviews and edits patient chief complaint Codes clinic services before bringing patient to check out and surgery services on a daily basis to ensure timely, accurate and complete processing of services Accurately scribes exam details as dictated by provider Perform phlebotomy, injections, medical procedures and laboratory procedures appropriate for level of training under the direction of a provider. Other Essential Functions
- Must be willing and able to work a variety of hours and work in the various locations as needed. The locations include West Little Rock and Jacksonville. Must present self at the workstation, ready for work, at the scheduled time Works with all providers Participates in department and company meetings, as requested Performs other duties as assigned Education & Licensing
- High School Diploma, or equivalent, required Medical Assistant diploma required Experience Experience in clinical setting EMR proficient Job Specific Skills & Knowledge
- Comprehensive knowledge of EHR system and ability to use it efficiently Knowledge of medical terminology
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$16.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance
Work Location:
In person