Certified Medical Assistant - Cardiology
Northwest Health · La Porte, IN · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
No weekends, no holidays, no call. Typical hours of operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 – 5:00.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive pay that rewards your hard work
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage
- Generous PTO and extended illness benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Career development, learning opportunities, and advancement pathways
- Licensure and certification reimbursement for eligible roles
- Student loan assistance available for eligible roles
- Employee rewards and recognition programs
- Collaborative, purpose-driven culture
- Additional voluntary benefits such as pet insurance, identity protection, and legal insurance
Responsibilities
- Assists providers with clinical procedures such as taking vital signs, wound care, suture removal, administering injections, phlebotomy, vaccines, performing urine tests, EKGs, and applying splints or other specialty-specific tasks
- Prepares and cleans exam rooms for patient visits and clinical procedures
- Performs patient intake duties, including reporting test results, phone triage, and documenting medical information as directed by licensed personnel or providers
- Reviews and maintains daily logs and documentation
- Supports administrative duties, including pre-registering patients, scheduling appointments, coordinating referrals, verifying insurance eligibility, and managing clinic communications
- Maintains an organized workload while providing prompt, courteous, and efficient service to providers, patients, and visitors
- Monitors and requisitions clinic supplies and equipment to ensure appropriate inventory levels and functionality
- Educates patients on medications, diets, and other health-related topics, addressing questions to ensure understanding
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Maintains regular and reliable attendance
- Complies with all policies and standards
Requirements
- 0-1 years of experience in a medical practice setting or completion of externship program
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)-AAMA or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA)-NCTT required
- Basic Life Support (BCLS) certification issued by American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or American Safety and Health Institute (ASHI) required
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. for an employer; this position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future
Skills
- Knowledge of medical office procedures and patient care techniques
- Proficiency in medical record systems and basic computer applications, such as Microsoft Office and Google Suite
- Understanding of medical terminology and infection control practices
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to provide excellent patient service
- Demonstrated time management and organizational abilities in a fast-paced environment
- Critical thinking skills for analyzing and resolving clinical and administrative challenges
- Ability to perform care according to age-specific competencies