Cardiac Medical Assistant

About the role

A Medical assistant has accountability for providing care to patients in an ambulatory clinic setting. This will involve caring for patients with acute and chronic needs. A Medical Assistant will be responsible for communicating clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions.

Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Clinician, the Medical Assistant will provide care to patients by assisting the provider to gather information that is relative to the patient’s visit and condition.
• Communicate clearly with patients seeking care through different modalities including telephone and in-person interactions.
• Work with cross functional teams to collaborate on patient care.
• Demonstrate proficiency in basic Medical Assisting skills as well as have experience providing care in an ambulatory setting.

Requirements

• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Must be obtained prior to the start date.
• Successful completion of a Medical Assistant Program or one year of Medical Assistant Experience or has a current RN/LPN license.
• Demonstrated basic computer skills involving word processing and data entry.
• Professional manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with patients and fellow caregivers to deliver the highest level of customer/patient satisfaction.
• Ability to protect privacy, confidentiality, and Protected Health Information (PHI) of patients, members, and caregivers.

Qualifications

• Current national MA certification from one of the following national MA certifications or registrations: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) of AMT, National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) of the AAMA.
• Experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting.
• Computer literacy in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems and other relevant software.

Skills

• Professional etiquette and communication.
• Collaboration / Teamwork.
• Confidentiality.
• Customer service.
• Resolving patient needs.
• Computer literacy.
• Time management.
• Critical thinking/situational awareness.
• Patient Care.
• Reading.
• Typing.
• Manual Dexterity.
• Life Support.
• Information Collection.
• Accountability.

Benefits

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn More About Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Here.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $20.88 - $31.09

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40