MA/EMT

Essential Functions of the Role

• Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the exam room; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Verifies patient information and updates charts by interviewing patients; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations, taking electrocardiograms, placing heart monitors, disposing of contaminated supplies, authorizing drug refills as directed, and telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures, complying with legal regulations.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential and in compliance with HIPAA.
• Serves and protects the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards, if applicable.

Minimum Qualifications

• Clinical healthcare experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Word/Excel/Teams.

Desired Qualifications

• Clinical cardiology or vascular experience.
• MA education.
• BLS (Must obtain within 30 days of hire).
• Certified Medical Assistant.
• Experience in an EMR, ADP Workforce Now.

Physical Requirements

• Full range of body motion.
• Sit, walk, and stand.
• Talk or hear, both in person and by telephone.
• Use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Lift up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment

• Typical medical clinic and/or business office environment.
• Work in a clinical setting has the potential for exposure to blood and bodily fluids, and infectious pathogens.
• Must be able to use protective equipment as required.