Medical Assistant Floater

About the Company

Pulmonary Associates of Richmond (PAR) has been serving the greater Richmond community since 1974, specializing in pulmonary medicine, sleep disorders, and research.

The Position

PAR is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic full-time Medical Assistant for all PAR locations. Enjoy weekly pay with the opportunity to grow in a team-oriented work environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Some travel may be required
• 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

Qualifications

• At least 1 or more years of MA experience, preferably with experience working in a medical practice
• Certified MA training completion or equivalent education or experience
• EMR systems: 1 year (Preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Employee referral program
• Health insurance
• Short term and long-term disability insurance
• Accidental disability & dismemberment Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Weekly pay

Physical / Mental Demands

• During clinic - standing and walking continuously
• Outside of clinic - mostly sitting with some walking and standing
• Manual dexterity for using a computer keyboard, using a mobile device such as an iPad or laptop, and other office machines
• Manual strength for using a manual blood pressure cuff
• Ability to carry up to 10 lbs. frequently during clinic
• Ability to view computer screens for long periods
• Occasional stress related to workload and physician / patient demands
• Sitting for long periods of time as well as occasional standing and walking