Medical Assistant - Pulmonary Clinic - Full Time - Days

Position Summary: Performs activities by direction of clinic physician and also functions as a receptionist for Pulmonology withclinical and non clinical staff, patients, family and visitors. Maintains interdepartmental relations andcoordinates interdepartmental communications. Participates in and completes departmental billing andreports as necessary. Essential Functions:a) Prepares patients for exams, takes vital signs and acquires needed measurements.b) Assists with exams and procedures.c) Prepares and equips exam rooms with supplies.d) Monitors equipment and stocks supplies.e) Miscellaneous duties as assigned by Physician or Director.f) Answer phones, schedule appointments, patient tests/procedures.g) Patient paperwork, collect insurance information, chart prep, collect payments.h) Patient letters, appointment reminders, follow-up calls/letters.i) Print visit summaries, fax visit notes.j) Procedure prior uathorization; medication authorization.k) Run billing reports.Qualifications: a) Education: Graduate of an approved Training Program for Medical Assistants. b) Training Experience: Experience is preferred but may not be required. Orientation is based onprevious knowledge and experience. Additional education/training in a related field is considered on anindividual basis. BLS required. c) Job Knowledge: Encompasses a wide range of nursing, psycho-social and medical information whichincludes norsing process, communications and problem solving, assessment and prioritizing skills.