Medical Assistant Float- Pulmonology

Richmond-Heart-and-Vascular-Associates; Mechanicsville (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Richmond-Heart-and-Vascular-Associates in Mechanicsville, VA is seeking a dedicated Medical Assistant to support clinicians in daily patient care. You will interview patients, document medical histories, organize appointments, and help prepare treatment rooms.

The role requires experience with medical office management, strong communication, and proficiency in electronic medical records, preferably AthenaHealth. Certification as a medical assistant is required.

Qualifications

• Proven working experience as a medical assistant.
• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures.
• Excellent time management and ability to multi-task.
• Strong organizational and planning skills.
• Experience with electronic medical records, AthenaHealth preferred.
• Certification in medical assisting required.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients and document basic medical history.
• Organize and schedule appointments.
• Update and file medical records and insurance reports.
• Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services.
• Check with patients and type up patient charts.
• Assist during medical examinations.
• Prepare and distribute correspondence and forms.
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms and instruments.
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Skills

Time management

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Planning skills

Social perceptiveness

Education

Medical assistant degree or certification

Tools

AthenaHealth EMR

Job description

Description

• Interview patients and document basic medical history
• Organize and schedule appointments
• Update and file medical records and insurance reports
• Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services
• Check with patients and type up patients charts
• Assist during medical examinations
• Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
• Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments
• Other miscellaneous duties as assigned

Requirements

• Proven working experience as a medical assistant
• Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
• Social perceptiveness and service oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Experience with electronic medical records with AthenaHealth experience strongly preferred.
• Degree in medical assistance with certification required