Medical Assistant - Pulmonary

Summit Health CityMD•New Britain, CT

About The Position

We’re a physician-led, patient-centric network committed to simplifying health care and bringing a more connected kind of care. Our primary, multispecialty, and urgent care providers serve millions of patients in traditional practices, patients' homes and virtually through VillageMD and our operating companies Village Medical , Village Medical at Home , Summit Health , CityMD , and Starling Physicians . When you join our team, you become part of a compassionate community of people who work hard every day to make health care better for all. We are innovating value-based care and leveraging integrated applications, population insights and staffing expertise to ensure all patients have access to high-quality, connected care services that provide better outcomes at a reduced total cost of care. Please Note: We will only contact candidates regarding your applications from one of the following domains: @summithealth.com, @citymd.net, @villagemd.com, @villagemedical.com, @westmedgroup.com, @starlingphysicians.com, or @bmctotalcare.com. The Medical Assistant (MA) is responsible for assisting physicians, PA, or NP with clerical duties, patient flow, patient care, and procedures.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required
Graduated from an accredited Medical Assistant program, required
Basic Life Support (BLS), preferred
Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing, required
Ability to organize and perform multiple tasks in a timely manner, required
Basic proficiency in computer use, required
Ability to commute to satellite offices as needed, required

Responsibilities

Prepares the examination room.
Escorts patient into the room.
Cleans examination room when the exam is complete.
Maintains efficient patient flow.
Ensures proper preparation for patient visits.
Prepares pertinent information needed for patient visits.
Communicates & provides care consistent with the age, cultural, spiritual, and developmental needs of the patient.
Answers the telephone in an appropriate manner.
Directs calls and/or takes accurate messages.
Schedules appointments accurately and appropriately according to departmental guidelines.
Consistently and accurately stocks examination rooms with all necessary supplies.
Assists in ordering and maintaining all supplies as assigned.
Reconciles encounters daily and accurately, according to policy guidelines.
Effectively communicates problems, concerns, or issues to the Supervisor and/or Manager appropriately and promptly.
Understands and performs within the scope of practice.
Obtains vital signs: BP, temp, pulse, height & weight accurately and completely as required.
Documents appropriately in EHR.
Reviews and updates medication list and accurately documents knew allergies in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Demonstrates an understanding of prescription control and prescription refill procedures.
Accurately documents allergies in EHR.
Employs appropriate and timely use of Tasking in EHR.
Appropriately enters orders and schedules appointments in the Practice Management System (PMS) and EHR.
Provides referrals and/or consult orders appropriately and in a timely manner in the PMS and EHR.
Appropriately adheres to universal safety precautions when administering medications and disposal of medical waste.
Maintains proficiency with department specific equipment, troubleshoot, and reports malfunctions promptly
Facilitates transition of care to UCC/Hospital
Demonstrates flexibility with various work schedules.
All other duties as assigned
Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed although not directly assigned.
Provide scribing services.