Clinical Assistant Sleep Services Medical Assistant

Chest Medicine Associates

Job Description

Sleep Services Clinical Assistant

Supervisor: Sleep Center Clinical Manager

Position Summary:

Assists in providing outstanding care to patients in the outpatient sleep medicine setting. Will also have general clerical responsibilities to assist in the day-to-day operation of the sleep medicine program. The

Medical Assistant for Sleep Services will work as part of a team to provide exceptional care to patients of

Chest Medicine Associates.

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Clinical Responsibilities:

• Supports physicians and PA/NP’s primarily practicing sleep medicine.
• Receives and manages incoming calls to the sleep support department.
• Screens patient communications and directs messages to physicians or advanced practice providers as appropriate.
• Communicates replies, results, and recommendations to patients from physicians or PA/NP.
• Assists in processing prescription refills under the direction of the PA/NP or physician.
• Coordinates paperwork for provision of durable medical equipment for patients.
• Assists with scheduling of office visit and testing appointments and confirms patient appointments for testing as needed.
• Assists with processing of prior authorizations for sleep studies and respiratory procedures.
• Assists with home sleep testing, including cleaning, set up, demonstration to patients, and download of data for physician review.
• Uploads test results into the electronic medical record.
• Inputs patient data in quality and tracking databases.

General:

• Maintains strict confidentiality.
• Presents a polite and courteous manner to the patients at all times.
• Participates in compliance of OSHA/HIPAA/OIG regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Works scheduled hours as determined with one-half hour lunch break.

Job Requirements:

• High school education or G.E.D. equivalent. Preferred/recommended-completion of an accredited school of medical assisting program with clinical experience acquired through a MA externship; or equivalent MA clinical experience.
• Must maintain a current BCLS certificate.
• Must obtain a minimum of 10 continuing education credits per year directly related to sleep medicine

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as approved by supervisor.

• Prior experience in a medical office environment preferred.
• Possess the sense of discipline to work in accordance with accepted clinical standards and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Possess the cognitive ability to understand patient’s medical records, physicians’ orders and medical orders to be communicated to patient and hospital staff.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Typing skills are required.
• Proficient computer skills and knowledge electronic medical record (EMR) is required.
• Must be able to tactfully and effectively communicate with patients, family members, coworkers and providers.
• Prior Sleep Medicine experience preferred.

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Working Environment:

1. Physical Demands:

Lifting Requirements: 100 lbs.

Frequency of Lifting: 0-25% of the time

Pushing Requirements: 200 lbs.

Average percent of time during regular shift devoted to:

Walking, squatting, sitting, bending, reaching: 60%

Standing: 40%

Additional Physical Demands are:

* Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb or forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach for (above shoulder height).

* Ability to simultaneously operate clinical equipment and read gauges.

* Ability to operate multi-line telephone system and computer keyboard.

* Ability to hold delicate instruments in a steady and firm manner.

2. Visual, Hearing, Dexterity, and Mental Demands:

Vision: Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as identifying brachial vein for venipuncture, reading instrument gauges.

Hearing: Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as listening for circulatory functions through stethoscope.

Speaking: Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as providing patient education regarding treatment plans/regimens in person or by telephone.

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Dexterity: Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as dressing changes; venipuncture.

Mental Demands: Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job such as converting ounces to grams, researching medications in the PDR, recording accurate patient histories.

3. Working Conditions:

* Position requires individual to be dressed in appropriate medical attire 100% of time; 50% of time individual will be required to wear protective equipment including surgical gloves, face mask, goggles and/or surgical gown.

* Position will require exposure to blood and infrequently to body fluids. Appropriate protective equipment will be provided.

* Exposure to hazardous materials does occur. These materials are primarily laboratory reagents and cleaning and disinfecting solutions. Proper practice procedure should be followed when handling these materials.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus

Experience:

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

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: One location