Medical Assistant - Pulmonary

Honeycomb Management Group•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Honeycomb Management Group LLC is a Managed Services Organization that manages primary care and specialty care practices at multiple locations in Memphis, Tennessee, and Mississippi. The Medical Assistant provides clinical support to healthcare providers and direct, patient-centered care, including support at other site locations as needed. The role requires at least five years of experience and strong medical terminology knowledge, communication and organizational skills, and a patient-focused attitude.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Successful completion of an approved Medical Assistant program.
Five years of experience as a Certified Medical Assistant.
Medical Assistant certification through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) certification through the American Medical Technologists (AMT).
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Strong knowledge of medical terminology, communication skills, organizational skills, and a patient-focused attitude.

Nice To Haves

Pulmonary experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and prepare medical records for completeness before patient exams and obtain missing documentation.
Document clinic visits, observations, and related activities.
Assist with initiating patient histories and physical assessments.
Assist physicians with physical exams and simple in-house procedures.
Check vital signs and take body measurements, documenting results in patient charts.
Prepare and maintain exam and treatment rooms, cleaning them after patient discharges to ensure a clean and sanitized environment.
Maintain supplies inventory and ensure patient-care equipment is clean and functioning; report defective equipment and supplies to a supervisor.
Collect specimens, prepare them for the lab, and perform urinalysis on urine specimens.
Prepare lab results for physicians to sign.
Administer breathing treatments and injections and perform EKGs.
Answer phone calls and relay patient requests and questions to appropriate individuals.
Explain provider instructions to patients, as appropriate.
Provide teaching to patients and families within the scope of the Medical Assistant's knowledge base.
Assist with scheduling and referrals for specific patient treatments.
Respond to medical emergencies and administer first aid as appropriate.
Provide clinical Medical Assistant support at other site locations as needed.
Perform other duties as required.