Medical Assistant (Cardiology)

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Assistant (Cardiology)

• Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday (days)

• Weekly hours: 40

Description

Provide clinical and clerical support to cardiology providers and the patient care team by performing back-office and patient-related tasks that help deliver high-quality patient care. Support smooth department workflow and assist the team in implementing the medical plan of care, working under clinician direction. Use patient interaction and education skills to promote confidence, cooperation, and clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient care teams

• Prepare patients for examinations and assist with basic medical assisting tasks under clinician direction

• Take vital signs and administer injections as part of validated medical assisting duties

• Interpret data and instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form

• Explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to patients and families and coordinate with other healthcare providers

• Maintain time management and organization to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines

• Follow standardized operating procedures and established protocols to resolve standard problems

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED

• Medical Assistant program graduate; diploma provided within 90 days

• Completion of a Medical Assistant externship totaling 160 hours (verified by the MA school website)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification

• 1 year of recent relevant experience

• Competency in taking vital signs, preparing patients for exam, and administering injections

• Basic understanding of anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology

• Written and verbal communication skills for sensitive information with diverse audiences

• Computer knowledge including Microsoft Office Suite and an electronic health record (EHR)

Benefits

Benefits available (details not specified).