Medical Assistant (Cardiology) II

Quick Facts

• Role: Medical Assistant (Cardiology) II

• Employment: Limited term (fixed term) for 26 weeks

• Schedule: Full-time, days; Monday–Friday; weekend requirements as needed

• Weekly hours: 40

Description

Provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team by performing back-office and patient-related tasks that support high-quality care and smooth departmental workflow. Works under the direction of a clinician to help patients and the care team implement the medical plan of care using education, technical competence, and patient interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Support cardiology providers with clinical and clerical back-office duties

• Take vital signs and prepare patients for examinations

• Administer injections as part of basic medical assisting duties

• Interpret instructions and data from written, oral, diagram, or scheduled formats

• Communicate clearly and professionally with patients, families, and other healthcare providers

• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized procedures to meet deadlines

• Work independently and as part of a team in an interruption-prone environment

Requirements

• High school diploma (or GED)

• Graduate of a Medical Assistant program; diploma provided within 90 days

• Completed Medical Assistant externship (160 hours), verified by the MA school website

• BLS (Basic Life Support) Healthcare Provider certification

• 1 year of recent relevant experience

• Knowledge of medical procedures/equipment and basic anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology

Benefits

Yes—includes a comprehensive total rewards program with an eligible benefits package.