Medical Assistant

Job Title: Medical Assistant (Pulmonary & Sleep Practice)

Job Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Medical Assistant to join our Pulmonary and Sleep Practice. This role primarily focuses on providing clinical support to patients, with occasional front desk duties. The ideal candidate will assist with patient exams, prepare for procedures, and manage patient care, including handling clinical voicemails, fielding calls for providers, managing procedure and medication authorizations, and coordinating follow-up care to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Clinical Support:
• Assist healthcare providers with patient exams, including taking vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, oxygen levels, etc.).
• Prepare patients for exams and procedures related to pulmonary and sleep disorders.
• Conduct pulmonary function tests and administer breathing treatments as directed by physicians.
• Assist with the preparation and sterilization of medical equipment and exam rooms.
• Document patient histories and update medical records in the electronic health record (EHR) system.
• Educate patients on treatments, procedures, and preventive care for pulmonary and sleep-related conditions.
• Support providers in the management of chronic pulmonary conditions and sleep apnea.
• Manage clinical voicemails: Respond to patient calls and messages promptly and professionally, ensuring all messages are appropriately relayed to providers.
• Field calls for providers: Answer and triage calls from patients and other healthcare providers, ensuring that all inquiries are addressed in a timely manner and routed to the appropriate team member as necessary.
• Manage procedure and medication authorizations: Submit and track authorizations for procedures and medications, ensuring timely approvals and coordinating with insurance companies when needed.
• Follow-up on procedures and recall management: Track and follow up on patient procedures to ensure timely results and care. Manage recall systems to remind patients about necessary follow-up appointments, tests, and screenings.
• Occasional Front Desk & Administrative Duties:
• Greet patients and assist with check-in/check-out as needed.
• Help schedule patient appointments and coordinate follow-up visits when required.
• Answer phones and respond to patient inquiries, assisting with any concerns.
• Assist with insurance verification and billing inquiries when needed.
• Ensure smooth patient flow and contribute to maintaining an efficient office environment.
• This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Education & Experience:
• Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) preferred.
• Previous experience in a healthcare setting, particularly in pulmonary or sleep medicine, is a plus.
• Knowledge of medical terminology related to pulmonary and sleep disorders is highly preferred.
• Skills & Competencies:
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact compassionately and professionally with patients.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to handle clinical voicemails and field calls for providers efficiently and professionally.
• Experience with managing procedure and medication authorizations, and coordinating follow-up care.
• Flexibility to assist with front desk duties as needed.
• Proficiency with EHR software and basic office equipment.

Why Join Us:
Join a dedicated team where your clinical skills and patient-centered care will directly impact the well-being of patients in a growing field. This position offers a balance of hands-on clinical work with occasional front desk responsibilities, while also providing valuable support to healthcare providers through effective call management, procedure and medication authorizations, and follow-up coordination. If you're passionate about pulmonary and sleep medicine and enjoy working in a collaborative and supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.57 - $18.30 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Medical-Surgical
• Pulmonology
• Sleep Medicine

Schedule:

• Day shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $18