Medical Assistant

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Employee referral program

Health insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Accidental death & dismemberment

Critical Illness insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Weekly pay

Job summary

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond is seeking a full‑time Medical Assistant to support multiple locations. Pay ranges from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour, with weekly pay and growth opportunities in a collaborative team setting.

Responsibilities include chart prep, EMR entry, vitals capture, patient history review, and processing provider orders. Travel may be required; EMR experience is preferred and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of MA experience in a medical practice.
• Certified Medical Assistant or equivalent education preferred.
• Experience with EMR systems preferred.
• Ability to obtain vitals and patient history.
• Prior authorizations and patient communication experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prep charts, preload and scan patient charts into EMR.
• Obtain current vitals, patient history, current medications, and reason for visit from patient.
• Accurately document patient activity.
• Promptly return patient calls for prescriptions and questions.
• Complete provider orders (DME oxygen, sleep studies, follow-ups).
• Obtain prior authorizations for procedures and medications.

Skills

MA experience

Certified Medical Assistant

Vital signs

EMR experience

Education

Certified Medical Assistant training or equivalent

Tools

EMR software

Job description

Pay: $18.00-$20.00 an hour based on experience

The Company:

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond (PAR) has been around since 1974. That's over 50 years of serving the greater Richmond community. We specialize in pulmonary medicine, sleep disorders and research. Our staff cares about our patients and delivers the utmost excellence in quality care and customer service.

The Position:

PAR is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic full-time Medical Assistant for all PAR locations. Enjoy weekly pay with the opportunity to grow in a team-oriented work environment.

Job Responsibilities for the Medical Assistant

• Some travel may be required.
• Prep charts; preload and scan patient charts into EMR
• Obtain current vitals, patient history, current medications, and reason for visit from patient.
• Accurately document patient activity
• Promptly return patient calls for prescription refills and miscellaneous patient questions.
• Complete provider orders such as DME oxygen set up, sleep studies, patient follow-ups and other requests.
• Obtain prior authorizations for procedures, medications, and copay assistance.

Qualifications for the Medical Assistant

• At least 1 or more years of MA experience, preferably with experience working in a medical practice.
• Certified MA training completion or equivalent education or experience. (Preferred)
• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Employee referral program
• Health insurance
• Short term and long-term disability insurance
• Accidental disability & dismemberment Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• WEEKLY PAY

Physical/ Mental Demands:

• During clinic - standing and walking continuously. Outside of clinic - mostly sitting with some walking and standing.
• Manual dexterity for using a computer keyboard, using a mobile device such as an iPad or laptop, and other office machines.
• Manual strength for using a manual blood pressure cuff.
• Ability to carry up to 10 lbs. frequently during clinic.
• Ability to view computer screens for long periods.
• Occasional stress related to workload and physician / patient demands.
• Sitting for long periods of time as well as occasional standing and walking.

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond is an Equal Opportunity Employer.