Medical Assistant

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending accounts

Health insurance

Critical Illness

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Employee referral program

Job summary

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond (PAR) is seeking three full-time Medical Assistants for our Boulder's and Colonial Heights PAR locations. Enjoy weekly pay with a team-oriented environment. Minimum MA experience preferred; CNA/MA training or EMR experience is a plus.

Responsibilities include chart prep, vital signs, EMR documentation, prescription refills, and coordinating tests and procedures. Benefits include health coverage and paid time off.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical practice.
• Preferred: CNA or Certified Medical Assistant training or equivalent.
• EMR experience is beneficial.
• Vital signs experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prep charts; preload and scan patient charts into EMR.
• Obtain current vitals, patient history, current medications, and reason for visit.
• Document patient activity accurately.
• Return patient calls for prescriptions and questions.
• Assist with provider orders and scheduling.
• Obtain prior authorizations for procedures and meds.
• Manage inventory and dispense, transfer, and adjust as needed.
• Schedule new patients and explain clinic policies.

Skills

MA experience

Vital signs

EMR experience

CNA/MA certification

Education

CNA or MA training

Tools

EMR software

Job description

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

Company:Pulmonary Associates of Richmond (PAR) has been around since 1974. That's 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 three enthusiastic a full-time Medical Assistants for our Boulder's and Colonial Heights PAR locations. Enjoy weeklypay with the opportunity to grow in a team orientated work environment.

Job Responsibilities for the Medical Assistant

• Prep charts; preload and scan patient charts into EMR
• Obtain current vitals, patient history, current medications, and reason for visit from patients.
• 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.
• Utilize inventory management system to dispense, transfer, and adjust inventory when needed.
• Schedule new clinic patients, explaining policy and procedures to patients.
• Send prescriptions as needed.
• Manage medication and ancillary inventory.
• Give injections and scheduling testing.

Minimum Qualifications for the Medical Assistant

• At least 1 or more years of MA experience, preferably with experience working in medical practice.
• CNA or Certified MA training completion or equivalent education or experience (Preferred).
• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred).
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred).
• Certified Medical Assistant or CNA (Preferred)
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee referral program
• Health 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.