Medical Assistant-Cardiology

Headquartered in Phoenix, IMS Care Center is a team of 500 employees and a physician-led organization united through its providers’ commitment to high-quality innovative health care. Each day is a new day for ground-breaking ideas and unparalleled opportunity. Ours is a culture focused on what we can accomplish today, and where it can lead us tomorrow. IMS Care Center is currently searching for a professional, compassionate and knowledgeable individual to fill the position of Medical Assistant for our Cardiology clinic in Avondale. The Medical Assistant is responsible for providing support by assisting patients and their family members before, during and after their visit. Medical Assistants work alongside doctors, nurses and other clinical personnel, performing functions that help the clinic run smoothly.

Responsibilities

Assisting patients and their family members before, during and after their visit; working alongside doctors, nurses and other clinical personnel to help the clinic run smoothly; preparing patients for exam and treatment by taking and recording vital signs, symptoms and other necessary measurements; charting in electronic medical record; reporting patient condition to clinician; assisting providers with exams and minor in-office procedures; performing office-based testing and treatments such as injections and aspirations; administering medications as directed; using sterile techniques and PPE; coordinating patient care including pre-certifications, referrals, authorizations, prescriptions and scheduling; communicating test results and patient instructions; providing clerical support with patient notification and documentation; maintaining a clean environment and disinfecting equipment; ordering supplies and stocking patient care areas; monitoring inventory; communicating with front office to aid patient flow; prioritizing patient flow; performing other duties as assigned

Requirements

At least 1 – 3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant preferred; Bilingual strongly preferred; Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal; Good computer skills and being familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel; EMR (Athena) experience a plus; Experience working with electrophysiology required; High School Diploma or GED; Medical Assisting degree from an accredited college or university; Certification as a Medical Assistant preferred; Experience with office medical procedures and treatments and knowledge of insurance, managed care operations, EMR and scheduling software

Nice to have

Bilingual strongly preferred; EMR (Athena) experience a plus; Certification as a Medical Assistant preferred; At least 1 – 3 years’ experience as a Medical Assistant preferred

Benefits

Medical; Dental; Vision; Short-term and long-term disability; Life insurance; Paid time off; 401K plan