Medical Assistant - Pulmonary Clinic

Schedule & Highlights

• Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• No weekends
• Outpatient clinic setting
• Consistent daytime schedule
• Opportunity to work directly with patients and clinical team members

Patient & Clinical Support

• Welcome patients and assist throughout their clinic visit.
• Measure and document vital signs and communicate abnormal findings to nursing staff or providers.
• Assist with scheduling new and follow-up appointments.
• Help ensure patients have a smooth arrival and check-out experience.
• Recognize urgent or emergency situations and respond according to established procedures.
• Prepare, clean, disinfect and maintain clinic equipment and exam rooms.
• Stock exam rooms and maintain necessary clinical supplies and linens.
• Collect, prepare and secure laboratory specimens for testing or transport, as needed.

Documentation & Coordination

• Accurately document information in the patient's electronic medical record (EMR).
• Access laboratory and radiology results and outside medical records.
• Update patient demographic information and coordinate follow-up appointments.
• Assist with obtaining and organizing clinical documentation for provider review.
• Request medical records from outside facilities and scan appropriate documentation into the EMR.
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA requirements.

Clinic & Team Support

• Provide professional, courteous and compassionate service to patients, caregivers and team members.
• Communicate clinic needs, concerns and activities to leadership.
• Assist with telephone calls and route inquiries to the appropriate team member.
• Follow established safety and infection-prevention practices.
• Participate in quality and safety initiatives that support excellent patient care.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent OR 2 years of work experience.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association.

Knowledge & Skills

• Familiarity with general medical terminology.
• Ability to maintain accurate patient records and confidential information.
• Basic computer and data-entry skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and work independently.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills.

Why You'll Love the Schedule

Enjoy the stability of a traditional outpatient clinic schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with no weekends. It's a great opportunity for someone who wants to continue working in healthcare while enjoying a predictable daytime schedule.