Medical Assistant - Pulmonary & Sleep Specialists - Williamsburg
About The Position
The Medical Assistant performs patient care, technical, and clerical functions under the direct supervision of the physician and practice manager. The role supports clinic patient flow and safe, quality care by assisting the patient care team and providing a range of healthcare services. The position may float to other clinics or practices in the region as operational needs require. Responsibilities include preparing patients and exam rooms, obtaining vital signs, administering medications and vaccines under physician supervision, supporting prescription refills, maintaining supplies and equipment, and complying with healthcare regulations and practice standards. The Medical Assistant also supports patients and families during visits and procedures, manages communication and follow-up, assists with scheduling, referrals, and patient education, and handles laboratory procedures and specimens. Additional duties include obtaining authorizations, scheduling tests and specialist visits within network limitations, following insurance and Medicare guidelines, and supporting organizational productivity and quality goals.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduate of a Medical Assistant program.
- CPR/BLS certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Less than one year of clinical experience.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential from the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) within one year.
- Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) credential from American Medical Technologists (AMT) within one year.
Responsibilities
- Maintain clinical competency and patient records by interviewing patients, verifying information, and confirming the purpose of visits.
- Prepare patients for examinations and obtain vital signs, including manual measurements when mechanical devices are unavailable.
- Prepare and sanitize examination rooms before and after appointments.
- Administer medications and vaccines under physician supervision.
- Assist with prescription refill requests for approval and forward approved requests to pharmacies.
- Maintain medical supply inventory, stock examination rooms, and keep equipment operational, facilitating preventive maintenance when needed.
- Comply with scope-of-practice requirements and HIPAA and OSHA standards; complete required competencies and education.
- Provide support and comfort to patients and families during clinic visits and procedures, including chaperoning sensitive examinations.
- Provide timely patient responses and follow-up by phone and electronic means, explain delays, and help manage provider schedules.
- Assist patients with appointments, referrals, access to care, and necessary information.
- Provide patient education according to protocol and provider instructions, including after-visit summary instructions in the EMR.
- Perform specimen collection, phlebotomy, and point-of-care testing; use ABNs when applicable to the practice.
- Process, package, and send specimens to the appropriate laboratory.
- Obtain preauthorizations when needed and maintain point-of-care logs and accurate EMR documentation.
- Follow insurance carrier guidelines and Medicare regulations; maintain working knowledge of ICD9 and CPT coding and seek assistance as needed.
- Schedule tests and specialist visits within network limitations.
- Support productivity goals, maximize physician visits to meet productivity targets, and contribute to organizational quality measures.
- Float to other clinics or practices in the region as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
