Summary

The section of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine is seeking a Medical Assistant II to be a part of the PCCSM group to support our clinicians providing services to patients. The candidate will have primarily MAII responsibilities (performing routine patient care i.e. rooming/vitals) and scheduling for the providers. This position will assist in the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of the physician. Other responsibilities include interviewing patients, and recording information on the patient electronic chart using EPIC.

The Medical Assistant II, under supervision of the Clinic Nurse Supervisor (and practice providers) is responsible for assisting in the delivery of health care and patient care management. Candidate must possess a proactive, team-oriented attitude. The MA II contributes to a patient-centric and customer-focused environment where the needs of the patients come first.

Job Duties

• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, venipuncture (blood draws), collecting specimens, EKGs/ECGs, and POCTs.
• Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation and enters information in the electronic medical record.
• Notes the primary complaint/reason for patient’s visit.
• Sets up instruments and equipment for Physician.
• Assists with procedures as needed.
• Administers medication under direction / order of a supervising Physician.
• Instructs Patients on general care and medical procedures.
• Maintains patient and service rooms in a neat and orderly condition.
• Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments.
• Conducts patient outreach phone calls and post visit follow-ups.
• Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtaining lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Takes inventory of clinic supplies and order supplies as needed.
• Sorts and distributes clinic mail and medical records to the appropriate clinic personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of a Medical Assistant Training program through an accredited institution.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant through an accredited professional organization (AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NCCT,NHA, NAHP, or AMCA).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association.