Medical Assistant Float- Pulmonology
Richmond Heart and Vascular Associates
- Location
- Onsite (Mechanicsville, VA)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid Level
Posted 1 week ago
About the role
Richmond Heart and Vascular Associates is seeking a Medical Assistant to support its pulmonology team. The role involves interviewing patients, documenting medical histories, and assisting with examinations and administrative tasks.
Skills
Medical history documentation
Appointment scheduling
Medical records management
Insurance reporting
Hospital admission coordination
Laboratory services coordination
Patient charting
Medical examination assistance
Correspondence management
Treatment room preparation
Medical instrument sterilization
AthenaHealth
Time management
Multi-tasking
Social perceptiveness
Communication skills
Full job details
Description
- Interview patients and document basic medical history
- Organize and schedule appointments
- Update and file medical records and insurance reports
- Arrange hospital admissions and laboratory services
- Check with patients and type up patients charts
- Assist during medical examinations
- Produce and distribute correspondence memos, letters, faxes and forms
- Prepare and clean treatment rooms and medical instruments
- Other miscellaneous duties as assigned
Requirements
- Proven working experience as a medical assistant
- Knowledge of medical office management systems and procedures
- Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work
- Social perceptiveness and service oriented
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and planning skills
- Experience with electronic medical records with AthenaHealth experience strongly preferred.
- Degree in medical assistance with certification required