Medical Assistant - Pulmonology (MA, CMA, EMT considered)

Job Description

This position is eligible for an annual bonus of up to $8,000!!

Position Summary:

The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting physician, PA or NP with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care and procedures.

Essential Job Functions:

• Prepares the examination room. Escorts patient into the room. Cleans examination room when exam is complete.

• Maintains efficient patient flow.

• Ensures proper preparation for patient visit. Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visit.

• Communicates & provides care consistent with age, cultural, spiritual and developmental needs of the patient.

• Answers the telephone in an appropriate manner. Directs calls and/or takes accurate messages.

• Schedules appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines.

• Consistently and accurately stocks examination rooms with all necessary supplies.

• Assists in ordering and maintaining of all supplies as assigned.

• Reconciles encounters daily and accurately, according to policy guidelines.

• Effectively communicates problems, concerns or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager appropriately and promptly.

• Understands and performs within scope of practice.

• Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required. Documents appropriately in EHR.

• Reviews and updates medication list and accurately documents known allergies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Demonstrates an understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.

• Accurately documents allergies in EHR.

• Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.

• Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.

• Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.

• Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment, troubleshoots and reports malfunctions promptly

• Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital

• Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.

• All other duties as assigned

• Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.

• Provide scribing services.

Education, Certification, Computer & Training Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

• Graduated from an accredited medical assistant or phlebotomy program, required.

• 0-1 year related work experience, required. 2-4 years related work experience, preferred.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) or within 30 days of hire, required

• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, required

• Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner, required

• Basic proficiency in computer use, required

Travel:

Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed, required