Summary

The Section of Cardiology is seeking an enthusiastic and compassionate Medical Assistant I (MA I) to join our team. Under close supervision, the Medical Assistant I provides direct patient care support and performs a variety of clinical, administrative, and clerical responsibilities to facilitate efficient, safe, and high-quality patient care.

Key responsibilities include obtaining and accurately documenting vital signs and patient information, coordinating patient flow, scheduling and coordinating appointments, maintaining accurate medical records, preparing patients for examinations and procedures, and providing support to physicians, advanced practice providers, and clinical staff.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced outpatient cardiology environment while providing a positive and patient-centered experience.

Job Duties

• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs, venipuncture (blood draws), collecting specimens, EKGs/ECGs, and laboratory Point of Care Testing.
• Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation and enters information in EPIC.
• Notes the primary complaint/reason for patient’s visit.
• Sets up instruments and equipment for Physician.
• Assists with procedures as needed.
• Administers medication under direction of a supervising Physician.
• Instructs Patients on general care and medicine procedures.
• Maintains patient and service rooms in a neat and orderly condition.
• Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments.
• Conducts patient outreach phone calls and post visit follow-ups.
• Responds to routine patient phone calls and MyChart messages and route to RN, ACP or MD as needed.
• Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtainingg lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information.
• Takes inventory of clinic supplies and order supplies as needed.
• Sorts and distributes clinic mail and medical records to the appropriate clinic personnel.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and completion of an approved Medical Assistant Training program through an accredited institution.
• No experience required.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant through an accredited professional organization (AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NCCT, NHA, NAHP, AMCA, AAH, AAMP, or NPS).  New employees who are not currently certified must obtain certification within six months of employment.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association.