Medical Assistant Float- Per Diem
Pulmonary Medicine AssociatesSacramento, CA, US17 days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionAnswers patient sick calls and schedules appointments. Assists in answering incoming phone calls to the general clinic extensions. Follows Clinic protocols for managing patient and pharmacy callbacks in a timely manner. Gathers appropriate documents and signatures necessary to assist the Provider in making treatment decisions. Receives and records lab / radiological test results via telephone, and consults with the Provider prior to giving the results to the patient. Relays Provider instructions / orders to pharmacies, patients, and other entities via phone, fax, or mail. Labels and uploads test results in the patient’s electronic medical record. Follows Clinic protocols for handling referrals. Effectively works with peers to ensure all Provider schedules run efficiently and that patients are seen in a timely manner. Ensures all medication cabinets are locked at the end of each workday. Attends / participates in Clinic meetings. High school graduation or GED. Two or more years of related work experience preferred. Credentialed Medical Assistant (RMA, CCMA, CMA) a plus. Current certification in CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS) is required. Strong computer skills. Experience with an EMR preferred. Strong attention to detail. Knowledge of medical terminology. Strong customer service skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, patients, and the general public. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Ability to file and maintain patient records, files, and other correspondence. Ability to work independently and juggle multiple priorities Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds. Valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance. Ability to drive to different clinics.
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Pulmonary Medicine Associates (PMA) has been treating patients in the greater Sacramento area for over 50 years and is a unique and exciting place to work, with specialties that include critical care, infectious disease, palliative care, pulmonology, pediatric pulmonology, and sleep medicine. We are a busy practice with over 80 providers and 2 outpatient clinic locations.
PMA currently has a Per Diem Medical Assistant float position available to work at our Sacramento and Roseville clinics. Please visit our website at www.pmamed.com to learn more. PMA is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Medical Assistant Duties include :
- Assists the Provider as requested.
- Escorts patient to the exam room.
- Notifies patient(s) of delays in a timely manner, giving him / her the option of rescheduling.
- Obtains complete and accurate vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, respirations, temperature, weight, and height, prior to the clinician seeing the patient.
- Prepares patients for appropriate exams / procedures.
- Documents accurate information in the patient’s electronic medical record, including all actions taken by the Medical Assistant.
- May perform spirometry tests, six-minute walk tests, and give injections / medications as directed by the Provider
- Obtains prior authorizations for medications.
- Assists in patient education by providing informational pamphlets and after-care instructions as instructed by the Provider.
- Ensures that exam rooms are clean, stocked, and appropriately set up each day prior to rooming patients.
- Maintains Sterile Technique at all times, when appropriate.
- Triages incoming documents, as assigned, and thoroughly processes documents at first touch following proper protocol.
- Ensures all pertinent information is in the chart prior to the patient’s appointment (i.e. labs, xrays, etc.)
- Ensures all documents are appropriately labeled and classified within the electronic medical record.
- Communicates with patients using secure patient portal and assists patients with any portal log-in issues.
- Maintains related medical equipment and supplies.
- Requires travel to both PMA outpatient clinics.
Other Medical Assistant responsibilities include :
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