Full Time Medical Assistant (Medical Experience Preferred)

Medical Assistant – PULMONARY

Pulmonary Medicine Consultants – Richardson, TX

Who We Are:

Pulmonary Medicine Consultants is a private practice of intensivists/Pulmonologists. We see patients with various pulmonary diseases in our 2 offices. Our practice was started over 30 years ago and we continue to grow. Our core values focus on collaboration, ownership, respect, willingness to learn and patient service.

Conformance Statements:

In the performance of their respective tasks and duties, all employees are expected to conform to the following:

• Perform quality work within deadlines with or without direct supervision.
• Interact professionally with physicians, other employees, patients, and suppliers.
• Work effectively as a team contributor on all tasks
• Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with physicians, other employees and organizations.

Pulmonary Medicine Consultants is a medium sized clinic, looking for a medical assistant with pulmonary and/or allergy background.

The ideal Medical Assistant can put themselves in our patients’ shoes and demonstrate compassion and understanding while thriving in a fast-paced clinic. A successful Medical Assistant is friendly, professional, and has a natural talent to always put our patients first in delivering unparalleled patient care. The Medical Assistant is willing to learn, can multi-task, and adapt at a moments notice.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

• Escort patients to and from the exam room, preparing the patient for their examination.
• Enter complete medical histories along with patients’ current medications into the chart.
• Perform pulmonary function tests and enter results into chart.
• Send orders for medications, outpatient procedures, and imaging.
• Obtain prior authorizations as needed.
• Daily cleaning and organizing exam rooms, along with stocking the rooms.
• Other duties as assigned to the back office.

Education:

• High School Diploma required.
• Certified Medical Assistant required.

Qualifications:

• Prefer candidate to have 1-2 years of experience working in a medical office as a medical assistant. Will consider new grads.
• Prior Pulmonary and/or allergy office experience is preferred.
• Quality written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Strong phone etiquette.
• Teamwork.
• Professional in appearance and mannerisms.
• Able to demonstrate compassion and caring when dealing with others, patients, and co-workers.
• Able to prioritize tasks, understand the provider’s instructions, and know when to seek information or advice.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working on electronic medical records.

Our competitive benefits package includes the following:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-term/Long-term disability
• Generous Paid Time-Off
• Company-Paid Holidays

Equipment Operated: Pulmonary function machine. Standard office equipment including computers, fax machines, copiers, printers, telephones, etc.

Physical Requirements: Must possess manual dexterity to operate office machines including computer and calculator; stooping and bending to handle files and supplies; and mobility to complete errands or deliveries. Includes handling of sharps and chemicals.

Please note, that any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of pre-employment background checks.

Job Type: Full-time

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18