Medical Assistant

About PMA

Pulmonary Medicine Associates (PMA) has been treating patients in the greater Sacramento area since 1973 and is a unique and exciting place to work. The practice includes specialties such as critical care, infectious disease, palliative care, pulmonology, pediatric pulmonology, sleep medicine, and travel medicine. With over 70 providers and 2 outpatient clinic locations, PMA offers a busy and collaborative environment.

PMA currently has a full‑time Medical Assistant position available at our Roseville clinic. We offer a competitive salary and exceptional benefits for full‑time employees, including medical, dental, vision, life, LTD, PTO, and a 401(k) with generous company match. PMA is an equal‑opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace.

• Assists the provider as requested.
• Escorts patients to the exam room.
• Obtains complete and accurate vital signs before the clinician sees the patient.
• Documents accurate information in the patient’s electronic medical record.
• May perform spirometry tests, six‑minute walk tests, and give injections or medications as directed by the provider.
• Obtains prior authorizations for medications.
• Assists in patient education by providing informational pamphlets and after‑care instructions.
• Ensures exam rooms are clean, stocked, and appropriately set up before patients are roomed.
• Maintains sterile technique at all times, when appropriate.
• Triages incoming documents, processes them at first touch following protocol, and ensures all pertinent information is in the chart before the appointment.
• Labels and classifies documents within the electronic medical record.
• Communicates with patients via secure portal and assists with portal log‑in issues.
• Maintains medical equipment and supplies.
• May be required to travel to other clinics when needed.

• Answers patient sick calls and schedules appointments.
• Assists in answering incoming phone calls to the clinic extensions.
• Follows clinic protocols for managing patient and pharmacy call‑backs in a timely manner.
• Gathers appropriate documents and signatures needed for provider treatment decisions.
• Relays provider instructions/orders to pharmacies, patients, and other entities by phone, fax, or mail.
• Labels and uploads test results in the patient’s electronic medical record.
• Follows clinic protocols for handling referrals.
• Works effectively with peers to ensure provider schedules run efficiently and patients are seen promptly.
• Ensures all medication cabinets are locked at the end of each workday.
• Attends or participates in clinic meetings.

• High school graduation or GED.
• Two or more years of related work experience preferred.
• Credentialed Medical Assistant (RMA, CCMA, CMA) a plus.
• Current certification in CPR / Basic Life Support (BLS) required.
• Strong computer skills; experience with an EMR preferred.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, patients, and the general public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Ability to file and maintain patient records, files, and other correspondence.
• Ability to work independently and juggle multiple priorities.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds.
• Valid California driver’s license and automobile insurance; ability to drive to different clinics.