Medical Assistant

Pulmonary Medicine, Infectious Disease & Critical Care Consultants Medical Group, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider in Sacramento is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in a busy practice specializing in various medical fields, including critical care and infectious disease. As a Medical Assistant, you will play a vital role in patient care, assisting providers with vital tasks, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring a welcoming environment for patients. With a competitive salary and exceptional benefits, this position is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare while enjoying a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Company Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related work experience preferred.
• Current CPR / Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists Providers and documents vital signs accurately.
• Maintains exam rooms and ensures patient records are complete.
• Communicates with patients and schedules appointments.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Attention to Detail

Medical Terminology Knowledge

Strong Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Credentialed Medical Assistant (RMA, CCMA, CMA)

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

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Description

Pulmonary Medicine Associates (PMA) has been treating patients in the greater Sacramento area since 1973 and is a unique and exciting place to work, with specialties that include critical care, infectious disease, palliative care, pulmonology, pediatric pulmonology, sleep medicine, and travel medicine. We are a busy practice with over 70 providers and 2 outpatient clinic locations.

Description

Pulmonary Medicine Associates (PMA) has been treating patients in the greater Sacramento area since 1973 and is a unique and exciting place to work, with specialties that include critical care, infectious disease, palliative care, pulmonology, pediatric pulmonology, sleep medicine, and travel medicine. We are a busy practice with over 70 providers and 2 outpatient clinic locations.

PMA currently has a FT Medical Assistant position available to work at our Sacramento clinic. Because we value our employees, PMA offers a competitive salary and exceptional benefits for FT employees including medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, PTO, and 401k with generous company match. Please visit our website at www.pmamed.com to learn more. PMA is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Medical Assistant Duties Include

• Assists Providers as requested.
• Escorts patient to the exam room.
• Obtains complete and accurate vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, weight, and height, appropriate for the patient’s chief complaint, prior to the clinician seeing the patient.
• Documents accurate information in the patient’s electronic medical record, including all actions taken by the Medical Assistant.
• May perform spirometry tests, six-minute walk tests, and give injections/medications as directed by the Provider
• Obtains prior authorizations for medications.
• Assists in patient education by providing informational pamphlets and after-care instructions as instructed by the Provider.
• Ensures that exam rooms are clean, stocked, and appropriately set up each day prior to rooming patients.
• Triages incoming documents, as assigned, and thoroughly processes documents at first touch following proper protocol.
• Ensures all pertinent information is in the chart prior to the patient’s appointment (i.e. labs, xrays, etc.)
• Ensures all documents are appropriately labeled and classified within the electronic medical record.
• Communicates with patients using secure patient portal and assists patients with any portal log-in issues.
• Maintains related medical equipment and supplies.
• May be required to travel to other clinics when needed.
  
  

Other Medical Assistant Responsibilities Include

• Answers patient sick calls and schedules appointments.
• Assists in answering incoming phone calls to the general clinic extensions.
• Follows Clinic protocols for managing patient and pharmacy callbacks in a timely manner.
• Relays Provider instructions/orders to pharmacies, patients, and other entities via phone, fax, or mail.
• Labels and uploads test results in the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Effectively works with peers to ensure all Provider schedules run efficiently and that patients are seen in a timely manner.
• Ensures all medication cabinets are locked at the end of each workday.
  
  

Requirements

• High school graduation or GED.
• Two or more years of related work experience preferred.
• Credentialed Medical Assistant (RMA, CCMA, CMA) a plus.
• Current certification in CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS) is required.
• Strong computer skills. Experience with an EMR preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, patients, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently and juggle multiple priorities
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance. Ability to drive to different locations.
  
  

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions: Must be able to work in a climate controlled, office environment. Sit for extended periods of time. Ability to read and write in order to process paperwork. Manual dexterity needed for keyboarding and other repetitive office tasks. Vision must be good or corrected to normal to perform normal job duties. Hearing must be good to have the ability to understand information to perform job duties.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Medical Practices

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