Medical Assistant - Cardiology
Saint Luke's Health System is a faith-based, not-for-profit, aligned health system committed to the highest levels of excellence in providing health care and health-related services in a caring environment. We are dedicated to enhancing the physical, mental, and spiritual health of the diverse communities we serve. Saint Luke’s Cardiovascular Consultants treats patients throughout the Kansas City area and surrounding communities with resources not available elsewhere in the Midwest. We offer a team approach to comprehensive patient care, furthering the field of Cardiology by training more fellows than any other program in the region and publishing more research studies than most Cardiology departments in the country.
About the role
This position is responsible for assisting providers and the nursing team in the delivery of professional medical care at our South location. The role may require floating to other clinic practices in metro and outreach locations, and may include mentoring or precepting new employees as needed.
Responsibilities
- Pre-visit planning and rooming patients
- Obtaining and documenting vitals
- Utilizing the EMR system
- Scanning and downloading documents
- Administering injections and coordinating vaccines
- Telephone screening (with protocols)
- Completing EKGs and phlebotomy
- Performing duties as assigned based on clinic needs
Requirements
- Medical Assistant Certification required (CMA, NRCMA, RMA, CCMA)
- BLS Certification required (American Heart Association or Red Cross)
- Excellent customer service skills and professional demeanor
Qualifications
- 1 year of experience preferred, but not required
- No prior experience? We provide a 10-week paid Medical Assistant Training Cohort Program covering:
- Comprehensive review of body systems, pharmacology, medical terminology, and lab values
- BLS certification
- Introduction to Saint Luke’s culture with emphasis on customer service and patient safety
Next training session starts on October 19.
Schedule for the training program:
- Week 1-5: In-class didactic content
- Week 5-8: Clinicals with instructor
- Week 9-10: Home clinic orientation with Success Coach
Job Details
Full-time, day shift position.