Medical Assistant or LPN - Cardiology

About the role

Aid physicians/providers in delivering patient care within the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant. Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure smooth clinic operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable.
• Takes and records patient history and vital signs as applicable.
• Prepares exam and/or treatment rooms; selects, sets up and maintains medical supplies and equipment for all examinations, procedures and/or anesthesia interview as applicable.
• Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.
• Maintains patient files, records, and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record.
• Provides phone screening of the patient to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician.
• May transport specimens.
• May assist in scheduling patients for tests, initial and follow-up appointments.
• Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant/Medical Office Assistant program, MA Apprenticeship program, or accredited State Board of Nursing LPN program.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Preferred: Experience in a medical office or clinical experience as an LPN.

Qualifications

• Washington State MA certification (MA-C) or LPN licensure.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association or American Red Cross at date of hire.
• If an MA, National Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferred.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age-specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs.
• Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Ability to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members.
• Proficiency in the use of computer and office equipment.
• Familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems and insurance billing preferred.
• Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Understand the principles of asepsis if applicable.

Benefits

PeaceHealth offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package including full medical/dental/vision coverage, 403b retirement plan employer base and matching contributions, paid time off, employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buyup coverage options, tuition and continuing education reimbursement, wellness benefits, and expanded EAP and mental health program.