Medical Assistant - Interventional Pain Management

Christie Clinic's department of Interventional Pain Management is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant from Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm at Christie Clinic on University.

Duties include performance of skills through the delivery of patient care using a systematic patient assessment. Previous health care experience and graduation from an accredited program for certified nursing assistants or certified medical assistants is highly preferred.

JOB DUTIES: (This list may not include all of the duties assigned.)

• Scheduling patient appointments (including entering lab orders, imaging orders and referrals).
• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments prior to appointment. 
• Clean and restock rooms at the end of the day. 
• Perform chart preparation according to department standards.
• Maintain and update patient medical record upon visit including allergies, medications, etc. and enter into the electronic medical record.
• Appropriate use of flag system per standard work.
• Review and respond to the electronic medical record work list per department standard work.
• Complete lab order entries and appropriately handle patient specimens (including communication to patient per department standard work), as needed.
• Assists providers with procedures/surgery, as needed.
• Assist in patient education relating to medication instructions, procedures, wound care or any other necessary information pertaining to patient care.
• Perform related work as required.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Demands include sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, stretching and lifting up to 25 pounds.  Hearing within, or correctable to, a normal range, vision correctable to 20/20 and manual dexterity for the operation of office and lab equipment is required.    

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Work is performed in a clinical office and Mohs lab setting with possible exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous waste, bodily fluids and other waste common to a health care environment.  Requirements may include working irregular hours.

PAY AND BENEFITS:

The estimated pay range for this position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related criteria. 

We also offer a substantial benefits package, including:

·   Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holiday, Birthday)	·   Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
·   401k Plan	·   Medical Flexible Spending Account
·   Health Insurance	·   Group Term Life Insurance
·   Dental Insurance	·   Identity Theft Protection
·   Vision Insurance ·   Long Term Disability	·   Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance