Medical Assistant - Cardiology

POSITION SUMMARY:
Perform selected nursing and administrative/clerical duties that assist in the delivery of primary health care and patient care management under the direction of a physician. These duties are delegated in relation to the individual's degree of training, in accordance with the objectives and policies of the organization and respective state laws governing such action and activities.
POSITION EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Good written and verbal communication skills required
• Bilingual – English/Spanish preferred
• Computer skills required with knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
• Certification obtained from an accredited Medical Assistant program
• Excellent customer service skills
• BLS certification required, or must be obtained within 30 days of hire
• High School/GED preferred

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE¬:

• Two (2) years’ experience in clinical setting most desirable

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

• Help physicians examine and treat patients, handing them instruments and materials or performing such tasks as giving injections, place holter monitors, EKG leads or prepare patients f or stress testing
• Other duties as assigned
• Prepare and administer medications as directed by a physician
• Assist with insurance authorizations or verifications as needed
• Translate for patient/provider, as needed
• Assist the physician in the room as needed
• Collect blood, tissue or other laboratory specimens, log the specimens, and prepare them for testing
• Record patients' medical history, vital statistics and information such as test results in medical records
• Answer calls and return patient phone calls in a timely manner each day
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms well stocked, neat and clean
• Inventory and create listings of medical supplies as needed
• Contact the MD with test results with abnormal findings immediately
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician
• Interview patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight, and height
• Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients, as needed
• Report completion as directed by Manager or Administrator
• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practices
• Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies
• Clean and sterilize instruments and dispose of contaminated supplies as needed
• Assist with diagnostic testing appointments for patients