Medical Assistant/ CMA/EMT/ LPN

Allergy Partners Pllc • Charlottesville, VA

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant coordinates patient care with the physician, assists the physician with assessments, administers medication as per physician orders, and supports administrative duties that enhance patient care. This role involves both clinical support and other responsibilities to ensure efficient practice operations.

Requirements

• High school degree required.
• At least one year of experience in clinical assisting.
• Comfortable using email and interacting with Internet applications.
• Knowledge of practice management and word processing software.
• Good communication skills.
• Neat, professional appearance.

Nice To Haves

• CMA certificate desirable.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients and escorts them from the waiting room to exam rooms; prepares patients for exam or treatment; takes vital signs.
• Provides assistance to the physician when requested.
• Performs Spirometry and other breathing tests as ordered.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Performs patient education when appropriate.
• Completes appropriate documentation in patients' medical records.
• Calls in prescriptions as ordered by the physician or nurse practitioner.
• Performs allergy prick testing and/or intradermal testing as ordered by the physician.
• Administers allergy injections to shot patients as set forth on the physician approved schedule.
• Monitors patients' medical status for possible adverse reactions following receipt of allergy injections.
• Maintains emergency equipment, including oxygen, code kit, suction, etc.
• Answers patient-related telephone calls and responds according to clinical protocol.
• Follows up to obtain referrals and insurance authorization as requested and needed.
• Maintains clinical supply stock and medication samples.
• Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice.
• Maintains detailed knowledge of practice management and other computer software as it relates to job functions.
• Attends CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, and OIG training programs as required.
• Attends all regular meetings.
• Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the Manager.
• Completes all assigned AP training (such as CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, Compliance, Information Security, others) within designated timeframes.
• Complies with Allergy Partners and respective hub/department policies and reports incidents of policy violations to a Supervisor/Manager/Director, Department of Compliance & Privacy or via the AP EthicsPoint hotline.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED