Pulmonary Physiology Medical Assistant (MA) - PRN

National Jewish Health•Denver, CO

7d•$20 - $27

About The Position

National Jewish Health is seeking a PRN Pulmonary Physiology Medical Assistant to support Adult and Pediatric testing areas within the Pulmonary Physiology department. This role assists with pulmonary diagnostic testing while ensuring accuracy, quality control, and a positive patient experience. Position Highlights: Assists with spirometry, exhaled nitric oxide, oxygen titration, and other pulmonary testing in accordance with ATS standards Supports EMR documentation, data entry, quality review, and billing processes Maintains equipment, performs quality control, and stocks laboratory supplies Collaborates with clinical teams to ensure safe, efficient, patient-focused care The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong attention to detail, accountability, and a commitment to patient safety and quality standards. National Jewish Health is the leading respiratory hospital in the nation and has been advancing specialized care and research since 1899. With a 125-year legacy of excellence in pulmonary and related specialties, National Jewish Health offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Position Summary Provides support for technical personnel, performing basic pulmonary diagnostic testing, cleaning of equipment, ensuring quality control is being performed in the clinical areas and stocking laboratories. This position is responsible for assisting Pulmonary Physiology with EMR results, quality review, billing and supporting the Adult and Pediatric testing areas.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED and successful graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or Emergency Medical Technician program
Medical Assistant (MA): Minimum of 6 months experience as a Medical Assistant (MA) at National Jewish health or 1 year experience from a health care organization or medical office.
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): Minimum of 1 year EMT experience
BLS required.

Responsibilities

Performs and assist with spirometry testing ensuring accuracy, reliability, repeatability and ATS quality standards are obtained.
Quality reviews all clinic spirometry and processes for appropriate billing and Interpretation.
Ensures all clinic spirometry quality control is completed and supplies available.
Performs exhaled nitric oxide testing and enters reportable results into the Clinical Lab Computer system in a timely manner for both Adult and Pediatric testing areas.
Performs all related responsibilities associated with Pulmonary Physiology clinic spirometry and other assigned testing to include operating and maintaining equipment in accordance with hospital and department safety policy and procedures.
Performs oxygen titration testing per policy, reporting results appropriately and escorting patients to the appropriate area for oxygen setups.
Performs body plethysmography and DLCO testing under direct supervision that meets ATS standards for quality testing.
Participates in quality improvement processes on an ongoing basis, including acting as quality control subject as assigned.