Medical Assistant Cardiology Clinic

Core Functions

• Takes and records vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements and documents chief complaint.
• Reports condition of patient which may be indicative of change in the patient's condition to the clinician.
• Affords assistance to providers with exams and minor in-office procedures, including taking patients' blood pressure, documenting respiration and heart rate/pulse, taking temperature, performing phlebotomies, ear irrigation and EKG’s.
• Acts as chaperon as needed.
• Uses universal blood and body fluid precautions at all times and personal protective equipment as needed.
• Coordinates and manages patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling of patients for clinic, hospital and other ancillary medical treatments and tests.
• Communicates test results to patient.
• Provides clerical support with patient/client notifications and documentation to include but not limited to complete medical records including labs, authorizations, X-Rays, hospital records and any previous care pertaining to each patient visit.
• Provides complete and accurate information necessary for billing related to the patient encounter in a timely fashion.
• Maintains a clean, functional environment including cleaning and disinfection of equipment, exam rooms and storage areas.
• Disinfects equipment and instruments using appropriate solutions following sterilization procedures.
• Follows manufacturer's recommendations and OSHA guidelines in handling of hazardous substances.
• Performs basic maintenance of equipment and coordinates needed maintenance for prompt repairs.
• Maintains inventory including medication, immunizations (e.g. expired medications/equipment and recalls).
• Develops and maintains effective communication mechanism with all external and internal customers.
• Exemplifies service orientation and the team concept in all contacts.
• Follows any project within scope established by PM or supervising MA.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge.
• Knowledge as normally obtained through graduation from an Accredited Medical Assisting Program.
• Completion of an approved medical assistant training program as defined by state regulations.
• Certification must be completed from one of the following agencies: Active Medical Assistant certification such as: Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) with proof of current membership from American Medical Technologists (AMT) or Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) with proof of current membership from American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) with proof of current membership from National Health Career Association (NHA) (Test administered after 7/1/2017 only) or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) with proof of current membership from National Certified Competency Testing (NCCT).
• Certification for BLS is required.
• Requires strong computer skills, including the ability to work with medical software.
• Requires exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Requires the ability to manage multiple changing priorities in an effective and organized fashion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software preferred.