Pulmonary Medical Assistant — Patient Care & Scheduling

Willis Knighton Health; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

WK Medical Center in Shreveport, LA seeks a bright medical assistant to support pulmonary physicians in a busy practice. The ideal candidate will handle preauthorization, schedule tests and procedures, and order Oxygen and supplies for patients.

They will work closely with insurers on pre-authorizations for medical supplies, medications, tests and procedures. They will obtain O2 saturations, vitals, and EKG if necessary, answer and return phone calls, and take vital signs.

Qualifications

• Familiar with taking vital signs and patient assessment.
• Experience with preauthorization processes.
• Ability to coordinate tests and procedures with physicians and insurance providers.

Responsibilities

• Assist pulmonary physicians in a busy practice.
• Perform preauthorizations for medical tests, procedures, and supplies.
• Schedule tests and procedures; order Oxygen and supplies as needed.
• Coordinate with insurers for preauthorizations of medications, tests, and procedures.
• Obtain O2 saturations, vital signs, and EKG if necessary.
• Answer and return phone calls; maintain clear patient communication.
• Manage the enterprise computer system (EHR) to document patient encounters.

Skills

Vital signs

EKG

Preauthorization

Phone triage

Tools

EHR system

Job description

WK Medical Center in Shreveport, LA seeks a bright medical assistant to support pulmonary physicians in a busy practice. The ideal candidate will handle preauthorization, schedule tests and procedures, and order Oxygen and supplies for patients.

They will work closely with insurers on pre-authorizations for medical supplies, medications, tests and procedures. They will obtain O2 saturations, vitals, and EKG if necessary, answer and return phone calls, and take vital signs.