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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

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