Medical Assistant I Pulmonary

• Prepares and rooms the patient for exam by obtaining vital signs and gathering/documenting/updating pertinent health information
• Monitors and completes Clinical Integration/ Quality Improvement measures
• Performs laboratory procedures using principles of aseptic technique and standard precautions/infection control guidelines
• Assists the Physician/ Advanced Practice Professional (APP) with procedures
• Administers routine medications, under Physician/ APP orders or medical group approved standing orders/protocols
• Follows through with necessary procedure or test requests, pre-approved care algorithms, new appointment times and referrals
• Communicates with Physician/APP and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow
• May perform basic and advanced clinical support tasks or skills based on the specialty and appropriate competencies
• Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• Current Medical Assistant certification from one of the following: CMA from AAMA, CCMA from NHA, NCMA from NCCT, RMA from AMT, RMA from American Allied Health, NCMSMA from NHCWA, NRCMA from NAHP, NRMA from NRMA
• High School Diploma or GED
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program
• 1 yr experience preferred
• Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope of practice
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient computer skills
• Demonstrates customer service skills
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills

Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting preferred

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more
• Incentive pay for select positions