Medical Assistant - General Cardiology

Purpose & Scope

The Medical Assistant ensures the clinical environment is cleaned, stocked, and ready for patient care. Performs phlebotomy, prepares specimens for transport to labs, performs simple laboratory procedures, takes vital signs, prepares patients for procedures, and assists with patient flow.

Responsibilities

• Performs phlebotomy, prepares specimens for transport to labs, performs simple laboratory procedures
• Takes vital signs, prepares patients for procedures, assists with patient flow
• Provides general clinical support to physicians and other staff
• Answers phones, makes appointments, collects co-pays and payment, assists with billing, adds information to the electronic medical record

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent is required. Graduation from a medical assisting degree/program is preferred.
• Experience: Six months of healthcare experience is required. One year of healthcare/medical - primary care/office experience is preferred. One year of medical terminology experience is required.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard is required. Experience in clinical pharmacology is required.
• Certification/Licensure: Medical Assistant Certification or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) is preferred. BLS certification is required.

Qualifications

Awards & Recognition:

• Received a ‘High Performing' designation in U.S. News & World Report’s 2024 list of maternity hospitals across the United States.
• Received a top ranking in the U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals list for 2023-2024.
• Ranked as Best-in-State for 2024 in Virginia by Newsweek.
• Ranked as #5 in Virginia and was in the top three in the Washington, DC, metro region.
• Received 5 stars (the highest) in the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Service’s Quality rating.
• Renewed 2021 accreditation as a Level II Trauma Center.
• Cancer program received Accreditation with Commendation from the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer Accreditation.

Skills

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Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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