Medical Assistant & Front Desk Float

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond, Inc.•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Company: Pulmonary Associates of Richmond (PAR) has been around since 1974. That's 50 years of serving the greater Richmond community. We specialize in pulmonary medicine, sleep disorders and research. Our staff cares about our patients and delivers the utmost excellence in quality care and customer service. The Position: PAR is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic full-time Medical Assistant & Front Desk Float for our North Chesterfield location. Enjoy weekly pay with the opportunity to grow in a team orientated work environment.

Requirements

At least 1 or more years of MA experience, preferably with experience working in a medical practice.
EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)

Nice To Haves

Certified MA training completion or equivalent education or experience (Preferred)
Certified Medical Assistant or CNA (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Prep charts; preload and scan patient charts into EMR
Obtain current vitals, patient history, current medications, and reason for visit from patient.
Accurately document patient activity
Promptly return patient calls for prescription refills and miscellaneous patient questions.
Complete provider orders such as DME oxygen set up, sleep studies, patient follow-ups and other requests.
Obtain prior authorizations for procedures, medications, and copay assistance.
Give Injections and schedule testing.
Patient Check In
Greet and instruct patients on the use of the Phreesia pad.
Enter demographic and insurance data and acknowledge patients in Allscripts.
Collecting remaining balances and copays.
Scan financial paperwork and insurance cards.
Obtain referrals when required.
Patient Check-out
Check patient out in Allscripts.
Schedule follow up appointment and tests (Sleep Study, PFT) and give instructions to patient.
Complete order forms and give instructions to the patients.