Medical Assistant- Cardiology

I. Summary of Position

This job description provides information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position.

This position provides a range of clinical and administrative services to support clinical staff to ensure timely and effective care is delivered to all patients. The Medical Assistant provides patient care in a manner that creates a warm and welcoming environment for patients and families while attending to their clinical needs. All care is provided in compliance with and according to departmental policy, which includes participating in medical and social history collection to assist in the assessment of patient need, and communicate with the health care team, as appropriate.

II. Primary Job Responsibilities

These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill, and ability required of the position. Primary job responsibilities constitute approximately 90% of the positions work. To be successful, individuals must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions outlined in this position description.

Patient Flow: Prepares exam rooms for patient care. Ensures rooms are neat, clean and stocked.
Rooms patients in preparation for nurse and physician. Breakdown, cleaning and set up of exam rooms to insure consistent patient flow. Assist with clinical inventory process.

Patient Care. Rooms patients, collects vitals, chief complaint and medical and social history. Reviews medications and documents allergies. Updates medications as instructed/approved by RN. Observes and communicates pertinent information and changes in patient's condition to the RN. Assists clinical staff in completing examinations and procedures as directed.

Office Clerical Support: Provides clerical support including scheduling, pre-authorization for exams and diagnostic testing, pre-authorization for referrals and medication pre-authorization. Conducts PAM assessments for all Medicaid patients and enters assessments into data system.

Lab Support: Follows through with patient lab order to include: phlebotomy, point of care testing and
EKG, and specimen collection. Performs designated waive testing as applicable (Strep, pregnancy, urine, protein).

Medical Records: Helps maintain accurate medical records by appropriately filing reports within
Medent (EMR) and ensuring completeness of documents prior to filing chart.

Patient Communication: Conducts patient call backs on normal test results. Communicates with patients regarding medication changes. Keeps patients informed of future appointments and testing.
Facilitates coordination for patient access to resources via the patient navigator (as applicable).

III. Additional Responsibilities

Medical Assistant II is designated to Medical Assistant I that has achieved a specialty competency above required duties that are beneficial to the practice(s). Examples include Coumadin clinic, electronic medical records extraction and chart preparation that assists with onboarding new clinical and clerical staff with the (oncology) or (practice) patient population specific documentation requirements, podiatry radiology, medication reconciliation, etc.

V. Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training & Experience High school diploma or equivalent.

Prior medical office experience preferred.

Must possess above average typing skills and ability to use information systems.

Certifications / Licensure Medical Assistant certification preferred.

VI. Required Skills, Abilities and Attributes

Must be able to read, write and follow oral instructions.

Must be able to work well with people

Demonstrated ability to multitask.

Demonstrated proficiency in the use of applicable clinical equipment.

Exceptional interpersonal skills required.

Ability to set priorities and organize work flow.

Must be flexible, self motivated, and able to function efficiently without constant direct supervision,
Demonstrates ability to take directions from multiple sources and complete all tasks accurately and quickly.

Possesses strong customer service and team oriented attributes. .

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.23 - $22.96 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Cardiology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Office
• Outpatient

Work Location: One location

Salary : $16 - $23