Medical Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending accounts

Employee referral program

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Weekly pay

Life insurance

Job summary

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond is seeking three full-time Medical Assistants for our Richmond, VA area locations. The positions offer weekly pay and opportunities for growth in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities include chart preparation, EMR data entry, taking vitals, documenting patient information, handling prescriptions and referrals, inventory management, scheduling, and patient communication. Minimum MA experience and certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ year as Medical Assistant in a medical practice.
• CMA or CNA certification preferred.
• EMR experience required or preferred within 1 year.
• Vital signs competency and patient history documentation.

Responsibilities

• Prep charts, preload and scan into EMR; document patient activity.
• Obtain vitals, history, medications, and reason for visit.
• Document patient activity and manage prescriptions as needed.
• Process provider orders and scheduling; complete prior authorizations.
• Use inventory system to dispense and transfer inventory.
• Schedule new patients and explain policies and procedures.
• Send prescriptions and manage medication inventory.
• Provide injections and schedule testing.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

EMR experience

Team communication

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or CNA

Job description

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Medical Assistant

Full time Richmond, VA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1860

Medical Assistant

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.