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

Employee referral program

Health insurance

Critical Illness

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Weekly pay

Job summary

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant. The role entails checking vitals, documenting visits, managing charts in EMR, scheduling patients, handling prescriptions, and supporting the clinical team. Weekly pay is noted, with compensation based on experience.

Qualifications include at least 1 year MA experience, preferred CNA/MA certification, and EMR familiarity. Benefits and a supportive team environment are highlighted.

Qualifications

• 1+ year MA experience in medical practice preferred.
• CNA or Certified MA training completion or equivalent preferred.
• EMR systems: 1 year experience preferred.
• Vital signs: 1 year experience preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant or CNA 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 refills and questions.
• Complete provider orders (DME oxygen setup, sleep studies, follow-ups).
• Obtain prior authorizations for procedures and medications.
• Utilize inventory management system for inventory and supplies.
• Schedule new clinic patients and explain policies.
• Send prescriptions as needed.
• Manage medication and ancillary inventory.
• Give injections and schedule testing.

Skills

EMR usage

Vital signs

Injections

Scheduling

Education

CNA or Certified Medical Assistant training

Tools

Inventory management system

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 an enthusiastic a full-time Medical Assistant for our Boulder's PAR location. 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.