MedicalAssistant

**Department:** 02340 GCMG Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine: Kenilworth - Pulmonary Medicine **Status:** Full time **Benefits Eligible:** Yes **Hou****rs Per Week:** 40 **Schedule Details/Additional Information:** M-F 7:30AM - 4PM. _**This position is sign-on bonus eligible. Based on eligibility.**_ **Pay Range** $21.85 - $32.80 **Major Responsibilities:** * Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice, follows all policies and procedures, and maintains training and competency based on area of specialty when providing patient care. * Performs rooming/visit tasks such as vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings (depression, suicide, falls, social drivers of health, etc.). * Assists provider with or performs procedures as ordered. * Performs lab related duties such as venipuncture, specimen collection/labeling/packing, preparation of lab orders/requisitions, and results tracking. Point of Care testing (POCT) per standing order/provider order. Completes Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) approved waived laboratory tests and practice-specific diagnostic testing in adherence to CLIA standards. * Administers medications and vaccines safely following the rights of medication administration. * Performs other duties as assigned such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety/regulatory log completion, patient messaging, medication/supply ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals. * Cross trained to perform duties that are relevant to specialty or clinic practice within the scope of the Medical Assistant. * Demonstrates effective and timely communication, teamwork, and appropriate escalation. * Maintains a clean work environment ensuring instruments and equipment are cleaned appropriately. Ensures equipment and supplies are in working order, and areas are appropriately stocked. * Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age