Medical Assistant - Pulmonary - Float

Job description

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: MEDICAL ASSISTANT - Pulmonary Office -float between Albany and Troy offices 2-3 day minimum requirement each weekTravel pay Position Highlights: - Quality of Life: Where career opportunities and quality of life converge - Advancement: Strong orientation program, generous tuition allowance and career development - Work/Life: Monday – Friday Office Hours What you will do: The Medical Assistant is responsible to perform the duties of the position in support of the nurses and physicians in providing quality medical care. Responsibilities: - Escorts patient to exam room, takes appropriate vital signs and documents all necessary health information into the electronic medical record. - Responds to patients concerns appropriately. - Completes referrals and obtains pre-authorizations for diagnostic testing. - Follows proper protocol for collection and delivery of specimens. - Participates in all required meetings and practice huddles. - Completes incoming patient forms and ensures forms are scanned into the electronic medical record if applicable. - Uses Universal Precautions with all encounters. Knows and follows procedure for handli...