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Medical Assistant - HST LabPay: $18.00-$20.00 an hour based on experienceThe 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 AssistantWork in the home sleep testing lab on a daily basis unless requested to cover another medical assistantAssist with sending out home sleep test units, cleaning them upon return, and configuring them for the next patientEscort patients into the home sleep testing hub, seat the patient in an exam room and instruct the patient to fill out paperworkInstruct the patient on the use of the unit and what to do in the event that they have questions once they are at homeAnswer any immediate questions that the patient may have at the time of set upCheck 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 patientPatient Care during clinicRoom patients for providers in clinic using Allscripts EMRObtain accurate vitals, current medications, history, review of systems, reason for visit, and other items as per clinic workflow expectationsDrop off patient CPAP machine to Day Techs in control roomPerform injections (Pneumonia, Flu, TB Testing)Perform spirometries and 6-minute walksAdminister oxygen and nebulizer therapy when neededInstruct patients on proper use of inhalersPerform flu and strep testingComplete 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 eRXLabsReferrals to other providersMisc. orders, such as Pulmonary RehabFollow up appointmentsAccurately document patient activity, phone calls, etc. in EMRDaily duties outside of clinic include:Check out patients in AM after overnight sleep study; schedule follow up appointment and second night sleep studyRespond 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 EMRPrep charts prior to office visit by ensuring all recent notes and results are in the chartReturn patient messages within the deadline established by Administration:Rx refillsMiscellaneous patient questionsObtain prior authorizations for procedure and medicationsOther items as requested by providersAdhere to Pulmonary Associates' standards of excellent customer service to patients, caregivers, providers, coworkers, and those outside of Pulmonary AssociatesAdhere to HIPAA policies and procedures in order to protect patient privacy and securityPerform 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 AssistantAt 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)Benefits401(k)Dental insuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountFlexible spending accountsEmployee referral programHealth insuranceCritical IllnessLife insurancePaid time offRetirement planVision insuranceWEEKLY PAYPhysical / 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.
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mechanicsville, VA, 23111, US
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