Medical Assistant

Exceed Medical/ DPACC

Medical Assistant

We are a fast growing Pulmonary group in search of a Medical Assistant. The position does require some travel between Dallas/Desoto/Bedford/Grapevine/Irving on a needed basis only, but home location would be Desoto/Dallas.

Job Summary:

Provides professional clinical care for patients following established standards, practices and office policies. Prepares patients during office visits and assists patients with any medical needs during and after a doctor's visit. Works under the direct supervision of the physician and/or office supervisor.

Job Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure all related reports are available to the physician prior to the patient's appointment. You must work on a schedule 2-3wks ahead.
• Assist physician or nurse practitioner in the exam room.
• Triage patients (i.e. chief complaint, review & update medication list and vital signs)
• Administer injections (IM and SQ) Pneumonia, Influenza, Tuberculin, Fasenra, Xolair & Nucala).
• Instruct patients on proper use of inhalers
• Perform PFT/Spirometry, 6 Minute Walk tests and Oxygen application
• Schedule testing and procedures(EBUS/Bronch/Biopsy)
• Obtain prior authorizations for medications, radiology & procedures
• Send out DME orders & complete CMNs
• Maintain all logs up to date (i.e. refrigerator temperatures, expired medications and sample cabinet)
• Take/Respond in a timely manner to phone messages from patients, physicians and pharmacy calls.
• Sanitize exam rooms after every patient.
• Stock rooms with supplies at the end of the day.
• Travel to other clinic locations when needed
  
  

Requirements:

• Must have at least 2 year of experience in a medical office setting.
• Self motivated
• Willing to learn new procedures and advance knowledge
• Able to adapt to ongoing changes
• Able to multitask
• Dependable
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team