Medical Assistant & Front Desk Float

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 staff is committed to delivering excellence in quality care and customer service.

About the Role

PAR is seeking a dynamic and enthusiastic full-time MA/FD float for the Waterford location. This role offers weekly pay with the opportunity to grow in a team-oriented work environment.

Job Responsibilities

• Prep charts; preload and scan patient charts into EMR
• Obtain current vitals, patient history, current medications, and reason for visit from patients
• 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
• Patient Check In: Greet and instruct patients on the use of the Phreesia pad; enter demographic and insurance data and acknowledge patients in Allscripts; scan financial paperwork and insurance cards; obtain referrals when required
• Patient Check-out: Check patient out in Allscripts; schedule follow-up appointments, tests, and give instructions to patients; complete order forms and give instructions to the patients

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 (preferred)
• EMR systems: 1 year (preferred)
• Vital signs: 1 year (preferred)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee referral program
• Health insurance
• Employer Paid Life insurance and LTD
• Paid time off
• 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, mobile devices (iPad/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 as well as occasional standing and walking