Medical AssistantDepartment: ClinicLocation: ClinicReports To: ASC RN ManagerEmployment Status: FTFLSA Status: Non-ExemptAbout the EmployerFounded in November of 2020, Pain Physicians of Wisconsin is a group of Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Physician Assistants, and a great group of support staff serving the southeast region of Wisconsin. The goal of our pain treatment team is to help our patients live their healthiest lives possible by easing pain symptoms and restoring function and movement. Learn more about PPWhealth by visiting our website at www.ppwhealth.com.PositionSummaryThe purpose of this position is to provide direct patient care under general supervision of licensed personnel, maintaining and operating specialized equipment, and performing any other duties deemed necessary to insure optimal patient care and physician service. Medical experience required. On-the-job training provided. This Medical Assistant position requires regular travel to our Layton, Waukesha, Franklin, and Kenosha locations.Assists provider in seeing patients; gathers and records vital signs and medicalhistories,preparespatients forexamination,drawsblood,initiatestoxicologyscreens,and administersmedicationsasdirected.Records information in electronic medicalrecords (EHR) database or paper chartand gathers all essentialcomponents from demographicsheets/consents/credit policies/charge slips, updates medication, and history.Completes necessary paperwork as ordered by provider including printing prescriptions, work restrictions, referrals, and scheduling diagnostic testing.Participates in the correct scheduling of patients, appropriate communication with the scheduling department.Obtainsanddocumentsvitalsanddata regarding modified Aldrete and discharge readiness scores.Assistsindischargeofpatientwithappropriatepaperwork.Assists in the performance ofchartreviewondailybasistoensurecompletenessandaccuracyofpatientdocumentation.AssistsinkeepingASCorderlyandfollowsappropriatecleaningprotocols.Actsasscribeforproviderrecordingpatientinformationasdictated,whenrequested.Helps support Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement initiatives as a part of the team.Facilitates communication to physician and health care provider regarding questions abouttreatmentprocedures,medications,diets, andphysicians''instructionsto patients.Always participates and maintains safety and dignity of patient.Inaddition,havedemonstratedcompetencyandroutinelyperformdutiesin atleastone ofthefollowing:Surgical: Applies and monitors principles of aseptic technique throughout intra-operative period. Assists provider by having all necessary equipment available and ready. Efficiently "turns over" rooms between patients following proper cleaning technique. Communicates all breaches of aseptic technique immediately to the provider and circulating nurse.Effectively communicates with health care providers regarding patient questions and needs. Documents accurately in EHR, creates encounters as needed, properly updates, and utilizes medication module. Tasks and communicates with providers regarding triage needs.QualificationsHigh School diploma or equivalent. Certified Medical Assistant certification prefered but will train the right candidate for this role..Related experience preferred.Strongorganizational,judgment,communication,andanalyticalskills;sometimesunderpressure.Abilitytomulti-taskandperformmultiplepriorities.Cooperativeandprofessionalbehaviortowardpatients,peers,providers, organizational leadership,andvisitors.Ability to promote favorable facility image with patients, providers, insurance companies and general public.Abilitytoworkindependently,makedecisions,andproblemsolve.Evidence of leadership qualities.Frequentlycontributing to the improvementof the departmentandparticipateincommitteeparticipation,taskforce,etc.Abilitytocontributetoateamenvironmentandtoprovideexcellentcustomerservice.WorkingknowledgeofMicrosoftOffice.Licenses& CertificationsCurrent certification as Medical Assistant from an accredited certification agency preferred but willing to traing candidate with medical experience..BLScertifiedorobtaincertificationwithinthreemonthsofhirePre-Employment TestingThis position requires the following pre-employment testing:Criminal & Caregiver Background Check, renewed every four yearsProfessional Reference CheckTB & Rubella ScreenHep B and QuantiFERON ScreenDrug ScreenPlease note that this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee(s) assigned to this job. The content contained therein is not intended to represent an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and activities required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice, and additional work may be assigned as appropriate.We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of non-job related disability, or any other legally protected status.