Medical Assistant-Cardiology Specialists

Medical Assistant-Cardiology Specialists

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Overview

Medical Assistants perform a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to help provide care to patients, support providers, and keep office operations running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Able to accurately register and schedule patients, print documents to include the providers daily schedule.
• Ensure sufficient inventories of medical and office supplies are stocked and maintained in the office and exam rooms.
• Able to process the ordering of clinical supplies in accordance with practice standards.
• Demonstrate understanding of QA/QC standards; complete lab requests, referrals and health forms; maintain logs as mandated by state and federal guidelines; follow policies and procedures of the practice; administer injections, EKGs, spirometry, perform phlebotomy, and render therapeutic treatments as instructed by the physician.
• Determine patient eligibility using programs such as Medicaid EVS; identify when a patient needs a referral and/or preauthorization.
• Answer and screen office calls; greet patients professionally and timely; maintain appropriate telephone etiquette; understand when it is acceptable to release patient health information.
• Input data accurately and timely within the bounds of record access and in compliance with electronic health record processes; access patient records only as directly related to duties.
• Obtain patient vital signs and document them in the medical record; interview, triage, and prepare patients to facilitate smooth flow; assist providers in examinations and provide general assistance as needed.
• Demonstrate the I.C.A.R.E. behaviors to improve the patient experience.
• Perform other projects and duties as assigned.

Educational/Experience Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• One year of clerical/billing experience in a medical office setting.
• Experience operating multi-line phone systems, fax machines, photocopiers, PCs, credit card machines, glucometers, EKG machines and other medical equipment as required by the medical practice.

Required Licenses/Certifications

• CMA, RMA or AAMA (through an approved/accredited organization) preferred.
• If serving as a bilingual/multilingual interpreter, certification in Medical Interpretation is required to perform duties of a qualified interpreter.
• Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification is required.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

There is a reasonable expectation that employees in this position will be exposed to blood-borne pathogens.

Physical Demands Heavy. The physical demands and work environment described are representative of those encountered while performing essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

The above job description is an overview of the functions and requirements for this position and is not exhaustive; supervisor may assign other duties as deemed necessary.

Benefits Overview

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Retirement Plan with employer contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Tuition Assistance Benefits
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employer Paid Holidays, Disability, and Life/AD&D for full-time employees
• Wellness Programs/Employee Assistance Programs and more

Pay Range: $18$25 USD

Employment Type

• Full-time

Seniority level

• Entry level

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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