Medical Assistant - Heart Cardiology Clinic - Full Time - Howell

General Summary

Heart Cardiology Clinic in Howell, MI – 40 hours per week, 8am – 5pm, No Weekends.

Under direct supervision of the provider and/or nursing leadership, the Medical Assistant performs a variety of administrative and clinical tasks to assist in the quality and compassionate care provided to patients.

Duties

• Greeting and escorting of patients to the exam room
• Obtaining medical histories
• The measurement and recording of vital signs
• Preparing patients for an examination/procedure
• Assisting the provider during the examination/procedure

Education/Experience Required

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent
• Basic computer knowledge and keyboarding skills preferred
• Ability to perform a wide variety of clinical skills as related to ambulatory patient care preferred
• Ability to problem-solve preferred
• Possess effective interpersonal and communication skills preferred
• EPIC (Electronic Medical Record) experience preferred
• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience preferred

Additional Requirements

Must meet one of the following additional requirements:

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program with completion of a formal clinical externship (160 hour minimum)
• Graduate from a Medical Assistant program without completion of a clinical externship but with a minimum one-year experience in clinical medical assisting within the past five (5) years
• Current Professionally Recognized Medical Assistant Certification with a minimum of one year of experience in clinical medical assisting
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
• Licensed Paramedic/Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years
• Military trained medical personnel with at least one-year clinical experience in clinical medical setting within the past five (5) years

Certifications/Licensures Required

• Current BLS-C upon hire or successful completion by end of orientation