Medical Assistant (MA) - Pulmonary Physiology
Medical Assistant (MA) - Pulmonary Physiology
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12-05-2025
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Job Description
Summary
Position Summary
Provides support for technical personnel performing basic pulmonary diagnostic testing cleaning of equipment ensuring quality control is being performed in the clinical areas and stocking laboratories. This position is responsible for assisting Pulmonary Physiologywith EMR results quality review billing and supporting the Adult and Pediatric testing areas.
Essential Duties
- Performs and assist with spirometry testing ensuring accuracy reliability repeatability and ATS quality standards are obtained.
- Quality reviews all clinic spirometry and processes for appropriate billing and Interpretation. Ensures all clinic spirometry quality control is completed and supplies available.
- Performs exhaled nitric oxide testing and enters reportable results into the Clinical Lab Computer system in a timely manner for both Adult and Pediatric testing areas.
- Performs all related responsibilities associated with Pulmonary Physiology clinic spirometry and other assigned testing to include operating and maintaining equipment in accordance with hospital and department safety policy and procedures.
- Performs oxygen titration testing per policy reporting results appropriately and escorting patients to the appropriate area for oxygen setups.
- Performs body plethysmography and DLCO testing under direct supervision that meets ATS standards for quality testing.
- Participates in quality improvement processes on an ongoing basis including acting as quality control subject as assigned.
Competencies
- Accountability:Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
- Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; selfimposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
- Peer Relationships: Interacts with others in a constructive positive and respectful manner regardless of individual differences. Assists team members or coworkers in achieving personal goals and completing assignments.
- Patient Relations: Meeting patient and patient family needs; taking responsibility for a patients safety satisfaction and clinical outcomes; using appropriate interpersonal techniques to resolve difficult patient situations and regain patient confidence.
- Initiative: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.
- Decision Making: Identifying and understanding issues problems and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts constraints and probable consequences.
Travel
None
Core Values
- Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
- Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
- Be well groomed appropriately for your role and wear ID Badge visibly.
- Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies the Employee Handbook Code of Conduct and completes NetLearning by due date annually.
- Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
- Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
- Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates compliance with all state federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: High school diploma/GED and successful graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program or Emergency Medical Technician program
- Work Experience:
- Medical Assistant (MA): Minimum of 6 months experience as a Medical Assistant (MA) at National Jewish health or 1 year experience from a health care organization or medical office.
- Emergency Medical Technician (EMT): Minimum of 1 year EMT experience
- Special Training Certification or Licensure: BLS required.
Salary Range:$22.76 $30.10
Benefits
At National Jewish Health we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind we have designed a valuable comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.
- Comprehensive Medical Coverage:Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
- Paid Time Off:Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days and six paid holidays all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
- Dental & Vision Plans:Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
- Retirement Savings:403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
- Wellness Incentives:Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
- Tuition Reimbursement:Up to $5250 annually for fulltime and parttime employees.
- Child Care Assistance:Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
- Loan Forgiveness:Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
- Disability & Life Insurance:Employerpaid plans and optional buyup choices.
- Voluntary Benefits:Full suite of coverage options such as Accident Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan
- Exclusive Discounts:Savings on local services insurance and RTD bus passes.
Application Deadline:This position will be open for a minimum of three days and until a top applicant is identified.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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