CMA, LPN, or RN, Pulmonology

About the Role

Join our Pulmonology team at Medical Associates where your skills, compassion, and dedication will directly contribute to improving patient outcomes in a fast-paced, team-centered clinic.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect pertinent patient health care data, diagnostic testing, treatments, and review medical records; confer with physician/mid-level providers to ensure patient needs are met. May include general office duties such as obtaining and updating patient demographic and insurance information, accepting payment and co-pays, scheduling and coordinating multiple appointments, and creating lab orders.
• Collaborate with the health care team according to the plan of care.
• Communicate effectively with patients, co-workers, and others; promote patient wellness and provide patient education.
• Document care provided, including but not limited to: interventions, medication, and patient education; assist with the integrity of the medical record.
• Facilitate reimbursement of services provided, including but not limited to: charge tickets, referrals, and insurance requirements.
• Maintain a safe, neat, organized office environment supplied with necessary equipment, instruments, supplies, and educational materials. Ensure equipment is functioning safely and properly; perform cleaning and maintenance of equipment according to guidelines.
• Demonstrate flexibility in performing other additional duties of patient care.
• Provide input for devising systems to improve quality and efficiency of patient care and workflow.
• Participate in required meetings.
• Complete all other assigned projects and duties.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Keyboarding skills
• Use of electronic equipment
• Use personal protection safety equipment including gloves, lab coats, gowns, goggles, and face masks/shields.
• BLS required biannually.

Qualifications

• Experience: Three months to one year of similar or related experience.
• Education: Equivalent to a two-year college degree or completion of a specialized course of study or certification at a business or trade school.
• Certification/Licensure:
• Must possess a current certification or registration as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) (e.g., CMA through AAMA, CCMA through NHA, or RMA through AMT) or be able to obtain it within 6 months of hire.
• OR LPN/RN licensure required.
• Interpersonal Skills: A significant level of trust and diplomacy is required, in addition to normal courtesy and tact. Work involves extensive personal contact with others and/or is usually of a personal or sensitive nature. Work may involve motivating or influencing others. Fostering sound relationships with other entities (companies and/or individuals) becomes necessary.
• Work Ethic: Thrives in fast-paced clinical settings and enjoys being part of a strong care team.
• Motivation: Highly motivated, organized, and proactive.
• Skills: Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Commitment: Committed to delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care.
• Flexibility: Flexible and eager to jump in where needed.

Schedule: Full-time position with flexible weekday hours between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Location: East Campus