Job Description
Medical Assistant - HST Lab
Pay: $18.00-$20.00 an hour based on experience
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 highly motivated and enthusiastic full-time Medical Assistant to perform clinical and administrative tasks for patients and providers in the Home Sleep Testing (HST) Lab at our Hanover PAR location in the Sleep Disorder Clinic when needed.
Job Responsibilities for the Medical Assistant
Work in the home sleep testing lab on a daily basis unless requested to cover another medical assistant
Assist with sending out home sleep test units, cleaning them upon return, and configuring them for the next patient
Escort patients into the home sleep testing hub, seat the patient in an exam room and instruct the patient to fill out paperwork
Instruct the patient on the use of the unit and what to do in the event that they have questions once they are at home
Answer any immediate questions that the patient may have at the time of set up
Check the front desk area on a regular basis and take any units back to the HST lab to be downloaded, cleaned, and configured for the next patient
Patient Care during clinic
Room patients for providers in clinic using Allscripts EMR
Obtain accurate vitals, current medications, history, review of systems, reason for visit, and other items as per clinic workflow expectations
Drop off patient CPAP machine to Day Techs in control room
Perform injections (Pneumonia, Flu, TB Testing)
Perform spirometries and 6-minute walks
Administer oxygen and nebulizer therapy when needed
Instruct patients on proper use of inhalers
Perform flu and strep testing
Complete provider orders and relay information to patients, to include:
Procedures such as sleep studies, PFT tests, CT scans, PET scans, etc.
DME orders for oxygen, nebulizers, fax orders for CPAP machines and supplies, etc.
Prescriptions through eRX
Labs
Referrals to other providers
Misc. orders, such as Pulmonary Rehab
Follow up appointments
Accurately document patient activity, phone calls, etc. in EMR
Daily duties outside of clinic include:
Check out patients in AM after overnight sleep study; schedule follow up appointment and second night sleep study
Respond to healthcare providers' questions and requests (received via fax, EMR message, voice mail, etc.) such as DME companies for CPAP or oxygen set up, physician offices needing patient notes, pharmacies for RX refills, etc.
Preload and scan patient charts into EMR
Prep charts prior to office visit by ensuring all recent notes and results are in the chart
Return patient messages within the deadline established by Administration:
Rx refills
Miscellaneous patient questions
Obtain prior authorizations for procedure and medications
Other items as requested by providers
Adhere to Pulmonary Associates' standards of excellent customer service to patients, caregivers, providers, coworkers, and those outside of Pulmonary Associates
Adhere to HIPAA policies and procedures in order to protect patient privacy and security
Perform other duties as assigned by provider, supervisor or member of Administration
for example, cross trained to perform patient check in and / or check out during clinic.
Minimum Qualifications for the Medical Assistant
At least 1 or more years of MA experience, preferably with experience working in medical practice.
CNA or 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)
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending accounts
Employee referral program
Health insurance
Critical Illness
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
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.
Job Tags
Weekly pay, Full time, Work at office, Immediate start, Flexible hours, Night shift