Medical Assistant & Front Desk Float

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Employee referral program

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond (PAR) is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant and Front Desk Float for our Colonial Heights location. This role offers weekly pay and a collaborative, team-oriented environment with opportunities to grow.

Responsibilities include chart prep, v​itals collection, documentation, handling calls for refills, and processing orders and authorizations. Strong EMR experience and a Medical Assistant certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of Medical Assistant experience in a medical practice.
• Certified Medical Assistant training or equivalent preferred.
• EMR experience preferred (Allscripts).
• Vital signs experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prep charts, preload and scan charts into EMR.
• Obtain vitals, patient history, meds, and reason for visit.
• Document patient activity accurately.
• Return patient calls for prescriptions and questions.

Skills

MA experience

Vital signs

EMR experience

Phone handling

Education

Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Tools

Allscripts

Job description

The 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 a dynamic and enthusiastic full-time Medical Assistant & Front Desk Float for our Colonial Heights location. Enjoy weeklypay with the opportunity to grow in a team orientated work environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Prep charts; preload and scan patient charts into EMR
• Obtain current vitals, patient history, current medications, and reason for visit from patient.
• 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.
• Give Injections and schedule testing.

Patient Care Representative Duties:

• Greet and instruct patients on the use of the Phreesia pad.
• Enter demographic and insurance data and acknowledge patients in Allscripts.
• Collecting remaining balances and copays.
• Scan financial paperwork and insurance cards.
• Obtain referrals when required.
• Check patient out in Allscripts.
• Schedule follow up appointment and tests (Sleep Study, PFT) and give instructions to patient.
• Complete order forms and give instructions to the patients.

Qualifications

• At least 1 or more years of MA experience, preferably with experience working in a medical practice.
• 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 account
• 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.