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 with notification to clinician for opportunities within their scope
• 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 to other facilities or services
• Communicates with Physician/APP and other members of the health care team to ensure smooth clinic flow and adjusts as necessary
• 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)
• Current Medical Assistant certification from one of the following: CMA from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), CCMA from National Health career Association (NHA), NCMA from National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), RMA from American Medical Technologists (AMT), RMA from American Allied Health, NCMSMA from National Healthcare Worker’s Association (NHCWA), NRCMA from National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP), NRMA from National Registry of Medical Assistants (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 after demonstrated competency
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with a variety of patients, team members and physicians
• Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, and use of electronic mail with exposure to electronic medical records systems
• Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience
• Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday
• Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance
• Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills

Associate’s Degree in Medical Assisting

• 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