Medical Assistant (MA, EMT, CNA) - Cardiology

Job Description

Provides basic clinical and clerical support in the delivery of patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of education.

Provides direct patient care under direction of provider, including but not limited to vitals, allergy/ medical reconciliation, screenings, patient history, health maintenance, advance directives and virtual health.

Conducts point of care testing including quality control and documentation.

Aids providers with in-house procedures as needed.

Assists with other treatments and care to patients appropriate to training, as assigned.

Prepares and assists patients undergoing treatments, examinations, and procedures.

Floors to other offices based on business needs.

Clinical Duties

• Provides direct patient care under direction of provider, including but not limited to vitals, allergy/ medical reconciliation, screenings, patient history, health maintenance, advance directives and virtual health.
• Conducts point of care testing including quality control and documentation.
• Aids providers with in-house procedures as needed.
• Assists with other treatments and care to patients appropriate to training, as assigned.
• Prepares and assists patients undergoing treatments, examinations, and procedures.

Administrative Duties

• Provides administrative support including but not limited to scheduling, chart prep, referrals, check in/out, prior authorizations and transportation facilitation.
• Covers the front desk based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Education: Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program OR an active CT CNA, EMT, Paramedic or Medic Certification OR relative experience as outlined below.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• All required credentials to be maintained throughout employment.
• In lieu of education requirement, at least one year of experience in direct patient care (acute or ambulatory space) may be considered.
• Relevant experience or MA externship in a busy medical office preferred.
• Epic EMR experience preferred.