Medical Assistant (MA) I, Cardiology Clinic

Medical Assistant (MA) I in Cardiology Clinic. Full time, 40 hours per week. Work hours are Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with no weekends or holidays. Travel is required, with St. Luke's as the primary work location. Additional clinics are within a 10-mile radius, and mileage is reimbursed.

Responsibilities

Adheres to Medical Assistant scope of practice; Performs rooming/visit tasks such as vital signs, medication reconciliation, medical history, health maintenance, allergy review, and screenings; Assists provider with or performs procedures as ordered; Performs lab related duties such as venipuncture, specimen collection/labeling/packing, preparation of lab orders/requisitions, and results tracking; Administers medications and vaccines safely following the rights of medication administration; Performs other duties such as medication refills, insurance authorizations, safety/regulatory log completion, patient messaging, medication/supply ordering, appointment scheduling, and referrals; Cross trained to perform duties relevant to specialty or clinic practice; Demonstrates effective and timely communication, teamwork, and appropriate escalation; Maintains clean work environment ensuring instruments and equipment are cleaned appropriately; Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate care

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required; Completion of an accredited or approved program in Medical Assistant, or 2 years of verifiable full-time experience as a Medical Assistant within the last 5 years; Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 45 days unless department leader has determined it is not required; No experience required; Ability to perform routine and complex technical skills within the Medical Assistant scope of practice after demonstrated competency; Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to develop rapport and maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, team members and physicians; Proficient computer skills including keyboarding, navigation within a windows operating system, electronic mail, and electronic medical records systems; Demonstrates customer service skills that support a positive patient experience; Must sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, crawl, kneel, climb, and reach above shoulders throughout the workday; Ability to lift 35 pounds without assistance; Must have functional speech, vision, hearing, and touch with ability to use fine-hand manipulation skills; Will be exposed to mechanical, electrical, chemical, blood and body fluids hazards on a frequent basis and required to wear protective clothing and equipment as needed; Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Benefits

Benefits Eligible; Paid Time Off; Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability; Flexible Spending Accounts; Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave; Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs; Educational Assistance Program; Mileage reimbursed