MA | Cardiac Clinic - FT

About the role

Medical Assistant functions as a member of the clinic patient care team performing clinical tasks and procedures to support the delivery of care and provides administrative support to the clinic. Position is located in the Prefontaine Clinic, full‑time day shift (80 hours per pay period).

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for health‑care visits (directing/accompanying to exam room, providing gowns/drapes, positioning)
• Verifies patient information (interview, reviews/records medical history and meds, takes weight, vital signs, confirms purpose of visit)
• Supports patient care delivery by assisting health‑care providers during examinations
• Performs EKGs as ordered, prepares for physician interpretation, maintains EKG equipment and supplies
• Organizes patient scheduling, prepares charts, retrieves/files medical records, x‑rays, other images
• Maintains files, keeps filing up‑to‑date
• Collects blood specimens, uses correct tubes/handling, labels accurately
• Answers multi‑lined telephone system, takes referrals, schedules appointments
• Provides secretarial/receptionist services
• Prepares daily patient billing (professional and technical), enters charges into computer systems
• Performs daily, weekly and monthly statistics
• Types memorandums, committee minutes, manuals, letters, forms, procedures as requested
• Contacts insurance providers for referral numbers, pre‑authorizations, pre‑certifications
• Works with hospital and ambulatory services computer systems: registers patients, obtains admission/billing info, orders lab work, distributes reports
• Assists director in developing, preparing and documenting State, Federal and Joint Commission requirements
• Orders office supplies as needed
• Ensures assigned areas are adequately stocked, cleaned and organized
• Maintains equipment operation (follow instructions, troubleshoot, preventive maintenance, call for repairs)
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) – required
• Certified Medical Assistant or obtain within 16 months of hire – required
• College level education in secretarial sciences – preferred
• Completion of basic medical terminology – preferred
• Prior clinic experience – preferred
• One (1) year recent medical assistant experience – preferred

Skills

• Ability to use personal computer and applicable software programs
• Ability to operate applicable office equipment
• Ability to deal effectively interdepartmentally and with the public
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, think and act independently with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Regular, consistent and punctual attendance
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Pay

Minimum: $21.38 USD per hour • Maximum: $31.73 USD per hour (rate for an individual with significant experience in this job)

Schedule

Time type: Full time • Hours per pay period: 80 • Shift: Day shift