Surgical Pain Management Facility – Staffing Connector Network

Engagement Structure

This opportunity is facilitated by a staffing connector entity that introduces independent Medical Assistant contractors to healthcare facilities for potential service agreements.

The staffing company functions strictly as a referral and administrative matching service. It does not:

• Employ contractors
• Supervise or direct services
• Control scheduling, methods, or clinical decision-making
• Guarantee work volume or assignment frequency

All service relationships are established directly between the independent contractor and the facility.

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Independent Contractor Status (1099)

• Contractors operate as independent businesses or self-employed professionals
• Contractors determine whether to accept or decline any offered assignment
• Contractors may provide services to other clients or facilities without restriction
• Contractors maintain control over how services are performed, consistent with clinical and regulatory standards
• No employment relationship exists with the staffing company or facility

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Scope of Services (Facility-Directed Clinical Needs)

Contractors may be engaged for a range of clinical support functions in a surgical pain management setting, including:

Clinical Support

• Patient intake, vital signs, and clinical documentation
• Updating pain scores, medication histories, and visit information
• Supporting outpatient clinic workflow and patient throughput

Procedural Assistance

• Preparation of sterile trays and procedure equipment
• Assistance during interventional pain procedures (e.g., epidural injections, nerve blocks, spinal cord stimulator trials)
• Maintenance of sterile field and adherence to infection control protocols established by the facility

Sterile Processing & Turnover

• Cleaning and resetting procedure rooms between cases
• Supporting sterilization workflows (including autoclave use)
• Compliance with facility infection prevention and safety requirements

Post-Procedure Support

• Observing patients during immediate recovery phase
• Reinforcing discharge instructions provided by clinical staff
• Communicating patient concerns to facility providers as appropriate

Administrative Support

• EMR documentation support as required by assignment
• Assistance with prior authorizations and pharmacy coordination related to pain management therapies

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Minimum Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program
• CMA or RMA certification preferred
• Current BLS certification required
• 1–2+ years Medical Assistant experience preferred
• Prior experience in Pain Management, Orthopedics, or Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) settings strongly preferred
• Familiarity with sterile technique and procedural environments
• EMR system experience preferred

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Independent Contractor Relationship Safeguards

• Contractor controls the manner, means, and methods of service delivery
• Facility may define desired outcomes, but not the method of performance
• Contractors are responsible for all tools, training, licensing, insurance, taxes, and professional compliance
• Contractors are not integrated into employer benefit structures or organizational hierarchy
• Staffing company does not provide supervision or operational direction

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Work Environment

• Outpatient interventional pain management and procedural setting
• Possible exposure to fluoroscopy (C-arm) equipment requiring radiation safety adherence
• Standing, patient positioning, and procedural support may be required
• Use of protective lead aprons during interventional procedures when applicable

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Compensation

• Compensation is fully negotiable and established directly between the independent contractor and the facility prior to any assignment acceptance
• Payment is made for completed contracted services under mutually agreed terms
• No wage structure, salary band, or employment-based compensation applies