About this role
Description We are a Multi-Specialty Independent Practice specializing in Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine and Rheumatology looking for an enthusiastic full time (35 hours per week) Registered/Certified Medical Assistant to work with our Nurse Practitioner. Job duties to include all as described below. Pulmonary function testing experience a plus or candidate will be trained. Must be available to work a 9am - 5pm schedule Monday to Friday. Must be a team player and have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience in a medical office setting.
Certified/Registered Medical Assistant Job Description and Duties:
- Handling Practitioner’s clinical floor - Bringing patients into the exam rooms - Taking and recording all vital signs (Manual BPs) - Preparing patient charts for Physicians including entering patient medical and social history into EMR, accurate and detailed medication list reconciliation. - Answering/triaging clinical phone lines and pharmacy inquiries - Obtaining prior authorizations for medications and sending prescription refills - Setting up home sleep studies and devices - Following up with DME companies regarding various medical equipment and supplies - Performing pulmonary function tests, flow volume loops and Feno tests - Assisting with Thoracentesis Procedures - Administering various vaccines and a wide range of subcutaneous biologic injections - Preparing corticosteroid injections for the practitioner - Performing EKGs - Performing COVID-19/Viral swabbing as needed - Performing PT/INR, Urinalysis dipstick tests and Rapid Strep tests as needed - Obtaining test results from outside facilities - Scanning Documents into EMR - Completing disability forms and other clinical paperwork as assigned - Scheduling appointments - Cleaning, organizing and stocking exam rooms - Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment - Dispose of medical waste according to established procedures
Requirements Valid CMA/RMA Certification Experience in a medical office setting Experience administering vaccines and subcutaneous injections Medical Knowledge: medications and diagnoses