Title:  Medical Assistant II

Summary

The Division of Cardiothoracic Transplant Surgery is seeking a qualified Medical Assistant II to assist with a growing adult cardiac practice. This position will perform patient care and administrative/support responsibilities in a hospital setting.

Job Duties

• Schedules patient tests, procedures, and appointments. 
• Conducts patient outreach phone calls and post visit follow-ups. 
• Manages in-basket and MyChart messages.
• Tracks, manages, and coordinates patient referrals queue. 
• Enters orders for patient tests and obtains proper paperwork. 
• Performs clerical/administrative responsibilities such as filing and/or scanning patient medical records, obtain lab/x-ray reports, hospital notes, and referral information. 
• Performs routine patient care responsibilities such as taking vital signs. 
• Collects patient history, performs medication reconciliation, and enters information in the electronic medical record. 
• Notes the primary complaint/reason for patient's visit. 
• Instructs Patients on general care, testing procedures and surgery instructions. 
• Maintains patient and service rooms in a neat and orderly condition. 

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant Training program through an accredited institution.
• Two years of relevant experience.
• Current certification as a Medical Assistant through an accredited professional organization (AAMA, AMT, ARMA, NCCT, NAHP, NHA, NAHP, AMCA).
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification through American Heart Association.