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Pacific Medical Centers lists this Medical Assistant - Pulmonary opportunity in guilford, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Medical AssistantSalary Range: $23.00 to $25.00 an hourBy adhering to Connecticut State Law, pay ranges are posted. The pay rate will vary based on various factors including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge of position and comparison to others who are already in this role within the company.Proof of annual flu vaccination is required for all employees.PACT MSO is a Management Service Organization that supports numerous physician groups. We offer health benefits, paid time off, and a friendly working environment. We are a medium sized company with a family atmosphere.PACT MSO has a new Pulmonary Group seeking a Medical Assistant. The position will be primarily be located in Guilford and rotate to Orange as needed. Travel is required between the two office locations. The hours are Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm with some overtime expected.The Medical Assistant duties can be both clinical and administrative in nature and include assisting physician with patient care, as well as handling clerical, environmental and organizational tasks.Essential FunctionsCheck in and checks out patients by following a standard operating procedure.Escort patients to room and complete patient intake per EHR workflow. This may include but not limited to collecting and charting patient histories, performing necessary screenings, checking patient vital signs, reconciling medications.Performs and assists any procedures requested by the provider.Review schedules and organize patient flow, prepare pre-visit preparations for patients.Recalls on patient visitsProper maintenance of medical waste and laundering of patient linen apparel.Resuscitation equipment maintenance.Document any telephone communication involving a patient in EHR.Heavy triage patient calls; Physician calls triage and physician to physician communication.Coordinating physician schedule by making appointments/rescheduling.Responsible for schedule utilization, cancelation and wait list management.Schedules tests, procedures, and lab appointments.Obtains authorization if test or procedure is within 24-48 hours of scheduled time.Call patients with results, enters follow up/recalls in EHR.Provides patient education for test and procedure preparations, directions to the facility, and contact information.Responsible for assignments/projects as delegated by management.Proper maintenance of inventory levels in exam rooms, through ordering, receipt and restocking of supplies.Communicates with patient when Office Visit is required before refills can be completed.Fill out all FMLA and Short-term Disability forms.Skills and KnowledgeExcellent computer skills with use of an electronic medical record required.Excellent verbal and written communications.Excellent quality of work including attention to detail.Excellent judgment and organizational skills with the ability to multi-task.Demonstrated experience working autonomously in previous positionsMedical Assistant experience supporting providers in telehealth environments, with a strong understanding of the technology platforms and the full lifecycle of the patient visitSleep experience preferredEpic experience preferred.Education and ExperienceHigh School diploma or GED required.Completion of a medical assisting program.2 years of experience in a medical setting required.Pulmonary Medical Assistant experience preferred.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
Worksite address
guilford, CT, 06437, US
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