Certified Medical Assistant/Medical Assistant - Pulmonology

• Perform selected clinical and administrative duties. Assist providers in preparing for office procedures, and office visits.
• Able to cross train and perform occupational health duties as needed
• Collect and perform point of care testing
• Collect urine for urinalysis and urine drug testing
• Perform alcohol breath testing
• Transport patients in wheelchairs
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Take patient histories and vital signs, specimen collection and analysis and perform a variety of pulmonology office procedures at the direction of the medical provider.
• Follow through on prior authorizing medication, oxygen or other duties
• Track and monitor low dose CT scans

• Administer overnight oximetry equipment, upload results, and prepare information for the medical provider

• Prepare exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments. Maintain adequate level of supplies and equipment needed for patient care.
• Assist with scheduling of tests and treatments and follows through with referrals and pre-certifications as necessary.
• Call or fax prescriptions, under provider’s direction.
• Maintain patient files, records and other information in accordance with hospital standards.
• Attend required meetings and participate in committees as requested.
• Participate in professional development activities.
• Adhere to hospital, department and compliance policies, procedures, regulations and laws (OSHA, DEA, CLIA, etc.).
• Act in a professional and courteous manner with the public, patients, families and coworkers at all times
• Assist the providers with the administrative aspects of their position to ensure the efficient operation of the office on a day to day basis.
• Maintain confidentiality of peers, medical staff and all patient information.
• Maintain provider appointment scheduling and any changes to their schedules.
• All other duties as assigned.

Patients, office staff, providers, hospital personnel, pharmaceutical representatives, nursing home personnel

Experience/Specialized Skills:

One year medical office experience preferred

Required Education/Course(s)/Training:

Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistants preferred

Valid and current New Hampshire RN or LPN license

Preferred Certification/Registration: BLS required

See Physical Demands worksheet

Exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, bodily fluids, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.