Medical Assistant - Pulmonary

Medical Assistant•Pulmonary

PACT MSO, LLC

•3.3 Guilford, CT Job Details $20•$24 an hour 5 days ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications Health screenings Biomedical waste Direct patient care Medication reconciliation Patient flow optimization Vital signs Electronic health records (EHR) management FMLA Phone communication Inventory management Intake Medical scheduling Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Medical administrative support Proper waste disposal Laundry Telehealth experience Organizational skills Computer skills Equipment maintenance Medical Assisting Patient interaction Clerical experience Phone triage Patient charting Managing patient records 2 years Health education and counseling Entry level

Full Job Description Salary Range :

$20.00 to $24.00 an hour By 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. Flu Vaccine Considerations 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 Functions Check 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 assistant any procedures requested by the provider. Review schedules and organize patient flow, prepare pre-visit preparations for patients. Recalls on patient visits Proper 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 Knowledge Excellent 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 positions Medical Assistant experience supporting providers in telehealth environments, with a strong understanding of the technology platforms and the full lifecycle of the patient visit Sleep experience preferred Epic experience preferred. Education and Experience High 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. #medicalassistant #CMA #RMA #MA