Medical Assistant - Cardiac Services - FT - Days - $2,500 Sign on Bonus - MPG

Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office.

Responsibilities

Performs routine clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office; Reviews/Documents Social Determinants; Provides education/resources as needed; Performs administrative or clerical duties as assigned, including scanning, reception, scheduling, data entry, and patient registration; Activates My Chart Accounts where appropriate; Ensures Telehealth connectivity for scheduled appointments and troubleshoots as needed; Performs basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection, including phlebotomy, splint application and procedural tray/room set-up; Under the supervision of physician, physician assistant, nurse practitioner or nurse, assists with performing patient assessments and treatments; Obtains and accurately documents patient vital signs, height and weight, takes brief history on current illness or injury, current medications, allergies, required screenings, and other pertinent information as appropriate; Rounds with patients in practice to ensure Excellent Patient Experience is met; Manages and facilitates all in-basket messages and patient phone calls; Maintains equipment and medical supplies, including reordering, stocking, cleaning/disinfection per protocol, and troubleshooting; Maintains examination areas; Follow-up on reported issues and assists with service recovery; Reviews patient charts to ensure imaging is available and all pertinent information to maximize appointment; Monitors and communicates changes in patient condition; Documents patient care provided; Provides discharge instructions and follows-up with patient as needed; Recognizes and seeks help in emergent situations

Requirements

Accredited Program (Required); BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association; BLS American Heart RQI E-Card (BLS AHA-RQI ECARD) - American Heart Association; BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association; BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential; BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross; Can be graduate of an accredited EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) or MA (Medical Assistant) Diploma program, possess Medical Assistant Registration or Medical Assistant Certification; or have six (6) months of patient care experience; Six (6) months of patient care experience in lieu of graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant or EMT program; No prior work experience required; Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision; Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action

Benefits

$2,500 Sign on Bonus