Medical Assistant - Cardiology

About the role

The Medical Assistant - Cardiology position is available on a per diem/relief basis, with an estimated pay range of $25.39 – $34.19 per hour. The hiring rate is determined by various factors including education, training, work experience, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable.
• Takes and records patient history and vital signs as applicable.
• Prepares exam and/or treatment rooms; selects, sets up, and maintains medical supplies and equipment for all examinations, procedures, and/or anesthesia interview as applicable.
• Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Maintains patient files, records, and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record.
• Provides phone screening of patients to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician.
• Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Accredited Program Required: Medical Assistant or Accredited Program Required: Medical Office Assistant that allows caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam (e.g. associate degree in Allied Health).
• Preferred: experience in a medical office.
• Required: National Medical Assistant Certification.
• OREGON AND ALASKA REQUIEMENT ONLY: Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT); Clinical Medical Assistant certification through the National Health Career Associates (NHA); National Certified Medical Assistant through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT); Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) administered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA); Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Allied Health (AAH); Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant administered by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHPUSA).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient’s needs.
• Knowledgeable about maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Skilled in collaborating with other multi-disciplinary team members.
• Proficient in the use of computer and office equipment.
• Familiar with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems, and insurance billing.
• Able to efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understanding of asepsis if applicable.

Skills

• Basic Life Support Skills.
• Ability to lift no greater than 35 lbs. without assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).
• Ability to perform fine motor skills to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.
• Ability to push/pull up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).
• Ability to complete tasks in a noisy environment.
• Ability to communicate and exchange accurate information.

Benefits

PeaceHealth offers a 403b retirement plan for caregiver contributions, wellness benefits, discounts, and expanded EAP and mental health programs. For full consideration of your skills and abilities, please attach a current resume with your application. EEO Affirmative Action Employer/Vets/Disabled in accordance with applicable local, state, or federal laws.