Cardiology Medical Assistant

CenterWell • Las Vegas, NV

3d • $40,000 - $52,300

About The Position

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first The Medical Assistant is the first point of contact for patient care. Responsible for administrative duties in addition to patient care. The Medical Assistant performs varied activities and moderately complex administrative / operational / customer support assignments. Performs computations. Typically works on semi-routine assignments. Responsible for decisions focusing on interpretation of area/department policy and methods for completing assignments. CenterWell Medical Assistants work within defined parameters to identify work expectations and quality standards, but has some latitude over prioritization/timing, while working under minimal direction. Medical Assistants follow standard policies/practices that allow for some opportunity for interpretation/deviation and/or independent discretion. Medical Assistant Role Overview: Prepare patients for examinations, including taking vitals Recording & updating patient medical histories in electronic medical records software Performing routine tests and/or screenings such as mammograms, colorectal screening, and EKGs Preparing and administering medications, including intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections—including vaccinations/immunizations, as directed by a physician or other licensed provider Counseling patients on medication and special diets Wound care and changing dressings Sterilizing and cleaning equipment and ensuring maintenance of examination rooms Collaborates closely with physicians and nurses to ensure top level patient care Highly accurate in collecting phlebotomy samples from senior-aged patients Additional Job Description Use your skills to make an impact

Requirements

• Successful completion of MA school/training program or a Certified/Registered Medical Assistant or 5+ years of experience and approval from Provider
• High school diploma or equivalent
• CPR Certified
• This role is considered patient facing and is part of the company's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB
• 1 year of Cardiology experience.

Nice To Haves

• Certified or Registered – (Arizona, Indiana, & South Carolina candidates require Medical Assistant Certification or Registration)
• Phlebotomy experience
• Medication/vaccine administration experience
• 1+ years MA experience
• Value Based Care experience including knowledge of HEDIS, CPT/ICD coding, and CAHPS/HOS Patient Experience.
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish - must pass proficiency exam prior to foreign language communication

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examinations, including taking vitals
• Recording & updating patient medical histories in electronic medical records software
• Performing routine tests and/or screenings such as mammograms, colorectal screening, and EKGs
• Preparing and administering medications, including intramuscular, intradermal, and subcutaneous injections—including vaccinations/immunizations, as directed by a physician or other licensed provider
• Counseling patients on medication and special diets
• Wound care and changing dressings
• Sterilizing and cleaning equipment and ensuring maintenance of examination rooms
• Collaborates closely with physicians and nurses to ensure top level patient care
• Highly accurate in collecting phlebotomy samples from senior-aged patients

Benefits

• Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED