Medical Assistant/LPN - Cardiology

About the role

Baptist Health Care is a not-for-profit health care system committed to improving the quality of life for people and communities in northwest Florida and south Alabama. The organization includes three hospitals, four medical parks, Andrews Institute for Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine, and an extensive primary and specialty care provider network. With more than 4,000 team members, Baptist Health Care is one of the largest non-governmental employers in northwest Florida.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care management, executes administrative and clinical procedures.
• Provides exceptional medical care that meets each patient's physical, mental, and emotional needs.
• Executes administrative/clinical assistance to physicians/mid-level practitioners/nurses/patients while adhering to a prescribed treatment plan in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Communicates effectively through written and/or verbal communication.
• Uses basic computer skills.
• Performs EKGs and obtains accurate blood pressure readings.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
• Successful completion of an accredited medical assisting program or Graduation from a formal medical services training program of the United States Armed Forces preferred.
• Certified/Registered by day of hire or transfer with one of the following: AAMA Certified, AMT Registered, NCMA National Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT), NHA, NAHP-NRCMA, AMCA-American Medical Certification Association.
• BLS through American Heart Association is required within 30 days of employment/transfer.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical law, medical ethics, human relations and patient education.
• Skills and ability in administrative and clinical medical assisting.
• Basic Computer skills.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Knowledge of appropriate procedures and standards for the administration of medications and patient care aids.
• Proficient with Computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills verbally and written.

Skills

• Administrative and Clinical Medical Assisting.
• Effective Communication (written and verbal).
• Basic Computer Skills.
• EKG and Blood Pressure Reading.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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