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 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

Requirements
Valid CMA/RMA Certification
Experience in a medical office setting
Experience administering vaccines and subcutaneous injections
Medical Knowledge: medications and diagnoses