Certified/Registered Medical Assistant

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

- Dispose of medical waste according to established procedures

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: up to $27 per hour

Expected hours: 35–40 per week

Valid CMA/RMA Certification

Experience in a medical office setting

Experience administering vaccines and subcutaneous injections

Medical Knowledge: medications and diagnoses