Medical Assistant - Cardiology Clinic

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, obtains vital signs, and records information on patients' charts.
• May be required to draw and collect blood samples from patients and prepare specimens or swabs obtained for laboratory analysis.
• Captures and documents patient visit notes accurately, including chief complaints, past medical and surgical histories, family histories, vital signs, immunizations, allergies, medications, nutrition, and health and wellness issues.
• Administers and documents waived testing under the direct supervision of the physician.
• Prepares, stocks, and cleans exam rooms and maintains supplies and equipment for patient care.
• Prepares and administers medications according to physician/physician assistant orders and organizational policies and procedures.
• Aids the physician with minor surgical procedures and follows appropriate procedures for specimen handling and processing.
• Provides basic clinical care measures to all age groups per clinical skills checklist.
• Coordinates patient flow to ensure physician efficiency, including managing the patient schedule and wait times.
• Instructs patients and/or family regarding diagnostic procedures, medications, nutrition, and health/wellness issues using pre-approved forms and information.
• Retrieves and sends requested patient health information to authorized individuals in a timely fashion in accordance with HIPAA regulations and organizational policies and procedures.
• Notifies patients of test results, changes in medications, and other alterations in treatment plans as instructed by practitioners within 48 hours of test results.
• Plays a role in responding to questions and concerns from patients and/or family in an appropriate manner.

Qualifications

• Completion of a medical assistant program or 1 year experience in a clinical capacity.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Licensure/Certification: BLS Required.