What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Pulmonology Associates Inc?
Busy specialty (sleep medicine & pulmonary) practice, with locations at Lankenau Medical Center, Paoli Hospital and the Main Line Health Center in Broomall, is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to support the providers at our growing practice in our Wynnewood Pulmonary office. Must be self-motivated, friendly, organized, able to multi-task and greet patients with a smile. Experience with telephone triage, patient education and insurance prior authorization for medications is required. Experience in dealing with durable medical equipment, DME companies, knowledge of EMR, use of prescription drug monitoring portal and covermymeds.com, is helpful but not required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Triaging of telephone calls with guidance by physicians and advanced practice providers
- Facilitating communication between physicians/APP’s and patients
- Medication/procedure prior authorizations and facilitate communication with insurance carriers
- Data entry
- Rooming pulmonary patients and taking/recording of vitals
- Spirometry
- Backup front desk
- Blood Draws
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Medical specialties:
- Pulmonology
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work setting:
- In-person
- Outpatient
Experience:
- EMR systems: 1 year (Required)
- Vital signs: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $19