Medical Assistant (MA) : Pulmonary Associates

Medical Assistant

Position Title : Medical Assistant

Department : Pulmonary Associates

Purpose : Supports and participates in the provision of safe, effective and culturally competent care for clinic patients under the supervision of the practitioner. In addition, provides clerical support for clinic operations and actively participates in quality monitoring and performance improvement activities.

Report To : Manager

Supervisory Responsibility : No

Materials Responsibility : Limited

Key Relationship : Co-workers / Health System Employees, Outside Agencies / Other Health Care Providers, General Public / Visitors / Volunteers, Physicians / Medical Office Staff, Students / Interns / Residents / Outside Instructors, Patients, Families, and Significant Others, Vendors / Clients, Third Party Payors / Insurance Companies, Auditors / Review Agencies

Education : High school plus additional course work up to 1 year

Field Of Study : Medical Assistant

Special Training : Basic Life Support, keyboarding, and computer experience

Training Preferred : ICD, CPT, Best Practices for Immunizations

Licensure / Registration : Certified or Registered Medical Assistant within 12 months.

Experience : More than 1 year experience required.

Interpersonal Skills : Interaction is with a variety of people inside or outside the organization. Communications are of moderate difficulty and sensitivity. Contact with others may involve detailed & lengthy dialogues & exchanges of information. Requires a moderate amount of interpersonal skills. Interactions involve dealing with moderately complicated problem situations or stressful encounters.

Working Conditions : There is limited exposure to moderately adverse and undesirable environmental conditions. There are some health and safety risks. Position may require safety equipment and precautions. The amount of time the employee may experience these moderate conditions is limited to 35% or less of their work day.

Possible Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens : Yes

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.