Medical Assistant (Healthcare)

Asthma & Allergy Specialists,an affiliate ofSENTA Partners, with three convenient locations in and around the metro Charlottearea, Asthma & Allergy Specialists provides comprehensive treatment for asthma, allergy, and related pulmonary conditions.
SENTA Partners is a leading Management Services Organization (MSO) specializing in providing comprehensive support to ENT and Allergy private practices. Our mission is tohelp people Breathe better, Hear better, Livebetter. At SENTA, we focus on the operational efficiencies and financial performance of our partner practices, allowing physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment where our employees can thrive and grow.

Position Summary
Medical Assistant performs administrative and clinical duties under the direction of a physician. Administrative duties may include scheduling appointments and maintaining medical records. Clinical duties include taking and recording vital signs and medical histories, preparing patients for examination, and administering medications as directed by physician.
Key Responsibilities
Interacts professionally with patients.Accompanies and settles patients in the exam room in advance of the physicians visit.Takes vitals such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight, and height and enters them into the EMR.Obtains current medication list from new and return patients and verify allergies during every request for medication and every office visit. Perform medication reconciliation.Acquires patient history and the chief complaint and document in complete sentences with the proper grammar why the patient is being seen for a visit.Performs necessary office tests, such as scratch test as requested by the physician and document results in the patients record.Cleans and prepares room in a timely manner for the next patient.Calls-in prescriptions as directed by the physicians.Ensures compliance with applicable government laws, rules, regulations, and Company policies and procedures.Maintains safe environment for patient, co-workers and self, per policies and procedures.Other duties as assigned.
What We Offer:
Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical,Dental, and Vision)Health Savings Account (HSA)Flexible Spending Account (FSA)Short & Long Term DisabilityHolidays & Paid Time Off (PTO)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Retirement Contribution Program - 401(K) Match
Full time position
Monday-Friday
Travel to other Asthma & Allergy Specialists locations may be required.