Medical Assistant II - Rheumatology - Per Diem

Overview

We are looking for a compassionate and detail-oriented PER DIEM Medical Assistant to join our Rheumatology team, specializing in the care of patients with musculoskeletal and autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and psoriatic arthritis. This outpatient role involves close collaboration with physicians, medical assistants, and other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality, coordinated care.

Key responsibilities include patient education on chronic disease management and lifestyle modifications, administration and monitoring of biologic and specialty medications, and supporting patients through complex treatment plans. Strong communication skills, clinical judgment, and a commitment to teamwork are essential.

If you are passionate about empowering patients and thrive in a collaborative, specialty-focused environment, we encourage you to apply. Rheumatology experience is welcome but not required.

Assists providers in the administration of patient care in assigned clinical areas. Assists with patient examinations, procedures, diagnostic studies, treatment, and dressing changes. Performs general administrative duties in accordance with JCAHO, CLIA, NCQA and government standards, as well as company policies and procedures.

• Performs visit chart preparation activities based on the daily scheduled appointments including diagnostic test results, emergency/urgent care reports, discharge summaries and consult/PCP reports are located in the medical record and accessible to the provider.
• Performs rooming activities for provider visits according to the documented rooming criteria including chief complaint, allergies, vital signs, medication list review, tobacco history, LMP, health maintenance overrides and documentation in a timely and accurate manner.
• Obtains and documents age and/or condition-specific measurements accurately including vital signs, height, weight, head circumference, peak flow, and pulse oximetry.
• Conducts and documents hearing, vision, respiratory and ECG testing.
• Performs and documents specific screening based on condition/need including depression and asthma.
• Obtains, documents and processes specimens using the appropriate collection process and equipment.
• Performs and documents point of care testing accurately.
• Performs venipuncture procedures (as needed) and processes specimens as outlined in policies and procedures.
• Administers medications and immunizations including oral, nasal, injectable, rectal and topical routes as appropriate.
• Processes medication prescription refills per guidelines using telephonic, electronic or print methods.
• Handles prior authorization processes for medications and/or procedures and documents appropriately.
• Manages clinical supplies and medication sample areas to ensure that stock is current, stored appropriately, labeled and par levels maintained.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED required. Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program or Certification as an EMT or Combat Medic required.
• Experience:
  
  One (1) to three (3) years medical assistant experience preferred.
• Certification/Licensure:
  Medical Assistant Certification required.
• Software/Hardware:
  Computer/EMR experience preferred.

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

More details may be available upon request.