Certified/Registered Medical Assistant

• Description We are a Multi-Specialty Independent Practice specializing in Pulmonology, Sleep Medicine and Rheumatology looking for an enthusiastic full time (35-40 hours per week) Registered/Certified Medical Assistant to work primarily with our Nurse Practitioner.
• Job duties to include all as described below.
• Pulmonary function testing experience a plus or candidate will be trained.
• Must be available to work a 9am - 5pm schedule Monday to Friday.
• Must be a team player and have a minimum of 2 years clinical experience in a medical office setting.

Certified/Registered Medical Assistant Job Description and Duties

• Handling Practitioner’s clinical floor
• Bringing patients into the exam rooms
• Taking and recording all vital signs (Manual BPs)
• Preparing patient charts for Physicians including entering patient medical and social history into EMR, accurate and detailed medication list reconciliation.
• Answering/triaging clinical phone lines and pharmacy inquiries
• Obtaining prior authorizations for medications and sending prescription refills
• Setting up home sleep studies and devices
• Following up with DME companies regarding various medical equipment and supplies
• Performing pulmonary function tests, flow volume loops and Feno tests
• Assisting with Thoracentesis Procedures
• Administering various vaccines and a wide range of subcutaneous biologic injections
• Preparing corticosteroid injections for the practitioner
• Performing EKGs
• Performing COVID-19/Viral swabbing as needed
• Performing PT/INR, Urinalysis dipstick tests and Rapid Strep tests as needed
• Obtaining test results from outside facilities
• Scanning Documents into EMR
• Completing disability forms and other clinical paperwork as assigned
• Scheduling appointments
• Cleaning, organizing and stocking exam rooms
• Clean and sterilize instruments and equipment