Medical Assistant II (Cardiology)

Quick Facts

Position: Medical Assistant II (Cardiology) • Full-time, Days (Monday–Friday)

Weekly hours: 40 • Pay range: $29.28–$40.99/hour

Work status: Regular • Exemption: Non-exempt

Description

Provides clinical and clerical support to cardiology providers and members of the patient care team by performing back-office and patient-related tasks. Helps ensure smooth patient and departmental workflow and assists the care team in implementing the medical plan of care under clinician direction.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to the patient care team to help deliver high-quality patient care
• Perform back-office and patient-related tasks to support implementation of the medical plan of care
• Use education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills to gain patient and caregiver cooperation
• Perform medical assisting duties including taking vital signs, preparing patients for exams, and administering injections
• Interpret data and instructions from written, oral, diagram, or schedule formats
• Communicate clearly and professionally when explaining sensitive information to diverse audiences
• Manage assignments using standardized operating procedures and meet deadlines
• Use computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite) and an electronic health record (EHR) to support workflow

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program; diploma must be presented within 90 days
• Completion of a Medical Assistant externship (160 hours), verified on the MA school website
• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification
• 1 year of recent relevant experience
• Basic knowledge of medical procedures, anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology
• Competent in basic medical assisting skills (vital signs, patient preparation, injections)

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package available