Medical Assistant - Pulmonary Care, Full-Time with Benefits

Pulmonary Medicine, Infectious Disease & Critical Care Consultants Medical Group, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pulmonary Medicine Associates (PMA) in Sacramento is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support providers across specialties including pulmonary, critical care, infectious disease, and sleep medicine. The role involves rooming patients, taking vitals, and performing spirometry and injections as directed.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of MA experience preferred, CPR/BLS, and EMR proficiency. Travel to other PMA clinics may be required.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or GED.
• Two or more years of related work experience preferred.
• Credentialed Medical Assistant (RMA, CCMA, CMA) a plus.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Strong computer skills; EMR experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to maintain professional relationships.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to file and maintain patient records.
• 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 other clinics.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Provider as requested.
• Escorts patient to the exam room.
• Obtains complete and accurate vital signs prior to the clinician visit.
• Performs spirometry tests, six-minute walk tests, administers 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 exam rooms are clean, stocked, and appropriately set up each day prior to rooming patients.
• 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.
• Maintains related medical equipment and supplies.
• May be required to travel to other clinics when needed.
• Answers patient sick calls and schedules appointments.
• Follows Clinic protocols for managing patient and pharmacy call backs in a timely manner.
• Gathers appropriate documents and signatures necessary to assist the Provider in making treatment decisions.
• 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.
• Attends/participates in Clinic meetings.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Computer skills

EMR experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EMR

Job description

Pulmonary Medicine Associates (PMA) in Sacramento is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant to support providers across specialties including pulmonary, critical care, infectious disease, and sleep medicine. The role involves rooming patients, taking vitals, and performing spirometry and injections as directed.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, 2+ years of MA experience preferred, CPR/BLS, and EMR proficiency. Travel to other PMA clinics may be required.