Job description
Private Practice Medical Assistant/CMA/CCMA/RMA
Competitive salary will be offered and is negotiable based on experience and licensing
The Asthma & Allergy Center of Lynchburg
The Asthma & Allergy Center has been in practice for over 75 years, and has a reputation in the medical community for being one of the top specialty allergy clinics. We are seeking an outstanding nurse, either a CMA, CCMA or RMA (must be active/unexpired,) to join our clinical family in Lynchburg. And when I say family, I mean family, as we operate as a small, very close-knit family in every meaning of that word. We are looking for a Dependable team player who likes to stay busy and is willing to jump in and assist their co-workers when needed.
We are conveniently located on Tate Springs Road only a couple blocks from Lynchburg General Hospital. We have a well-established patient following, encompassing children through the elderly. We provide the full scope of Asthma and Allergy care for our patients. We work regular day time hours. You would never be scheduled to work evening or weekend hours. Our providers see a reasonable patient load of generally 15 - 17 patients a day and our allergy shot room provides injections for approximately 50 - 60 patients per day. We are not a "mill" clinic that moves patients through like cattle just to make a dollar. Our providers spend time with every patient, getting to know them, addressing their concerns and reviewing their symptoms. This full time position provides full benefits. Plus, some of the "fringe" benefits include a friendly, clean office environment, frequent drug-rep provided catered lunches, a generous PTO allotment each year.
SCHEDULE:
The office is open for patient appointments Monday - Thursday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Our nurses work four day work weeks on Mon - Thurs with 9 -10 hour shifts and a 30 minute mandatory lunch period each day. In this role, you would work Mondays, every other Tuesday, Wednesdays and Thursdays in our Lynchburg office . You may be asked to commute to our Roanoke location every other Tuesday. (Distance is 1 hr 10 minutes from our Lynchburg location.)
Overtime hours are available as required for the needs of the practice.
TRAINING:
You will be fully trained by current nursing staff and our nurse supervisor to work in three specific areas which can rotate day by day:
Allergy shot room nurse, return visit nurse and the allergy testing nurse.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
In this role you will work as part of our nursing team in the delivery of professional medical care to our patients in accordance with our office policies and procedures. You will complete electronic documentation of vitals, medical assessment, care delivery, patient condition, reaction, and progress in our EMR system. You will prepare and administer allergy or biologic injections, perform allergy testing as ordered by providers. You will serve as the liaison between providers and patients to maintain a smooth patient flow. You will perform routine administrative and/or clinical assignments as directed by the nursing supervisor.
Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
CLINICAL SUPPORT:
- Greets patient and escorts them from the waiting room to exam rooms; prepares patients for exam or treatment; takes vital signs, reviews medications.
- Provides assistance to physician or Nurse Practitioner when requested.
- Performs allergy prick testing and/or intradermal testing as ordered by physician.
- Performs Spirometry and other breathing tests as ordered.
- Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for testing and treatment.
- Cleans patient rooms & equipment between patients.
- Performs patient education when appropriate.
- Administers biologic injections as ordered by physician.
- Administers allergy injections to shot patients as set forth on physician approved schedule.
- Monitors patient’s medical status for possible adverse reaction following receipt of allergy injection.
- Answers patient questions and responds according to clinical protocol.
- Follows standardized protocols and workflows.
- Schedules radiology/lab tests for patients per physician/provider direction.
- Makes referrals to other specialist physicians per physician/provider direction.
- Maintains clinical supply stock, emergency supplies and medication samples.
- Completes appropriate documentation in patient’s electronic medical record.
- Collaborates with patients, colleagues and team members to achieve desired outcomes.
OTHER:
- Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice.
- Learns to use our electronic medical records software and other computer software as it relates to job functions.
- Completes CPR, OSHA, HIPAA, and Compliance training programs as required.
- Attends bi-weekly nursing meetings (typically every other Wednesday starting at 5:15PM.)
- Performs all other tasks and projects assigned by the Nursing Supervisor or Practice Administrator.
- Complies with regulations, policies and procedures in the clinical area, according to all applicable state and federal laws.
- Reports all incidents accordingly to supervisor or Practice Administrator as appropriate.
Typical Physical Demands
Position requires full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Involves standing and walking. Employee will occasionally be asked to lift and carry items weighing up to 20 pounds. Normal visual acuity and hearing are required. Employee may be exposed to bodily fluids.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma required.
- Current CMA/CCMA/RMA certificate required.
- Current CPR/AED certification is preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Our ideal candidate has a strong work ethic and is friendly, honest, RELIABLE, self motivated and hard working.
- Teamwork is crucial in this role, so must be a good team player.
- The person we hire will be someone diligent that stays on task and notices when help is needed. We need someone who will jump right in to support the other nurses and providers.
- Prior experience working in a medical practice or hospital is preferred, but newly graduated nursing applicants are encouraged to apply.
- Computer skills - Comfortable using email communications, working in Windows & Microsoft Office programs such as MS Outlook email. You will be trained to use our electronic medical records software, allergy injection software and patient check-in programs.
- Experience entering patient data into an EMR is preferred.
- Good verbal and written communication skills are required.
- Professional interactions with patients, nurses, and physicians is required.
- Neat, professional appearance is required.
To be considered -
Please email your resume to Jessie Majnich, Practice Assistant: [email protected] at The Asthma & Allergy Center in Roanoke
Job Types: Full-time
Pay Range: Is competitive and based upon prior experience
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching/profit sharing typically 3 to 5% of annual salary
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Schedule:
Experience:
- Medical office: 3 years Preferred
- EMR systems: 3 years Preferred
- Vital signs: 3 years Preferred
Language:
License/Certification:
- Certified Medical Assistant license (Required)
Work Location: In person in Lynchburg - every other Tuesday in Roanoke
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Professional development assistance
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
