Medical Assistant - Pulmonology

Nebraska Methodist Health System - Council Bluffs, IA

Job Title: Medical Assistant - Pulmonology

Position: Full-time Medical Assistant at Methodist Physicians Clinic

Job Type: Full Time

Pay:

Shift: Variable days and hours (*no weekends or holidays required*)

Work Type: On-Site

Location

Address:

City: Council Bluffs

State: IA

ZIP Code:

Job Responsibilities

Assist physicians in daily activities such as preparing patients for examination, phlebotomy, injections, and assisting providers with medication entries.
Document all lab, procedures, and appointments on tracking forms.
Complete tracking forms and follow up on missed appointments and procedures.
Assist Health Coaches by working patient lists and scheduling appointments as directed.
Provide patient and family education to ensure adequate knowledge and awareness.
Perform telephone triage to determine patient needs and report condition to provider.
Maintain work areas to ensure healthy environmental conditions.
Handle prescription renewals and inquiries to facilitate patient care.
Prepare exam rooms and equipment for patient examinations.
Assist providers by retrieving tests and medical records and obtaining lab work as directed.
Dispense medications at the direction of providers to patients.
Assist and perform phlebotomy with proper labeling and handling of specimens.
Ensure accuracy of order entry and complete appropriate documentation.
Answer calls according to protocol and provide test results.

Required Skills

Core Skills

Knowledge of medical terminology and procedures
Skill to manage time and prioritize tasks
Strong verbal communication skills
Ability to provide caring patient services
Problem-solving ability

Preferred Skills

Experience in a medical assistant role
Understanding of HIPAA regulations
Proficiency in navigating computer programs containing patient information

Requirements

Experience: 6 months previous medical assistant experience preferred.

Education: High School Diploma or General Educational Development (GED) required; Completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program required.

License & Certification:

Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.

Schedule:

Full time 40hrs/week, Variable days and hours (*no weekends or holidays required*)

COVID-19 Requirements: Not Specified

Benefits

Competitive pay
Excellent benefits
Great work environment

Supplemental Pay

Not specified

Special Notes

Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law.

Facility Details

Name: Nebraska Methodist Health System

Description: Made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, with more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributor.

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