Certified Medical Assistant Cardiology

About the role

Location: Milwaukee, WI | Facility: Water Tower Medical Commons | Department: Cardiology | Schedule: Part-time, Day shift

Responsibilities

• Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider or registered nurse
• Performs select clinical duties
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts
• Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients
• Performs essential clerical and materials management duties, including answering calls, maintaining records, stocking supplies, and keeping a clean, organized work environment
• May document the provider's encounter with patients
• Lists all proper diagnoses and symptoms, as well as follow-up instructions and prescriptions, as indicated by the provider
• Transcribes patient orders including, but not limited to, laboratory tests, radiology tests and medications

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date (American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted)
• One or more of the following Medical Assistant credentials obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date:
  • American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA)
  • American Medical Technologists (AMT)
  • National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
  • National Healthcareer Association
  • Registered Medical Assistant from the American Registry of Medical Assistants

Education

High School diploma equivalency OR 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required. Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.

Preferences

• 32 hours per week, Monday–Friday, day shift, no weekends or major holidays
• Prior Medical Assistant experience preferred
• Cardiology experience preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive health coverage: medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, and HSA/FSA options
• Financial security & retirement: employer-matched 403(b), planning and hardship resources, disability and life insurance
• Time to recharge: paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Career growth: Ascension-paid tuition (Vocare), reimbursement, ongoing professional development and online learning
• Emotional well-being: Employee Assistance Program, counseling and peer support, spiritual care and stress management resources
• Family support: parental leave, adoption assistance and family benefits
• Other benefits: optional legal and pet insurance, transportation savings and more