Certified Medical Assistant - Cardiology

Trinity Health • Wilmington, DE

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Saint Francis Hospital, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant to join the team at our Cardiology Practice! This person will assist in direct patient care under supervision of physician. Show patients to exam room, interview patients, measure vital signs (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height) and document in Electronic Health Record. Take any necessary labs, prepare for pick up and record in the patient electronic health record, communicate with the appropriate departments on protocol for all labs and receiving all information they need for procedures. Answer telephone calls promptly and courteously and relay all messages accurately. Follow up on voice mail messages each morning and triage messages before physician takes action, send messages via telephone template in electronic health record. Assist with Quality Metrics and Gaps in Care. Completes other duties as assigned by management or providers in a professional and timely fashion.

Requirements

• Medical Assistant Certification from one of the following organizations: AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA, NHA, NAHP, or NPCE (required)
• High School Diploma or equivalent (required)

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year of previous Medical Assistant experience in a Physician's office (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Assist in direct patient care under supervision of physician.
• Show patients to exam room, interview patients, measure vital signs (i.e. pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height) and document in Electronic Health Record.
• Take any necessary labs, prepare for pick up and record in the patient electronic health record, communicate with the appropriate departments on protocol for all labs and receiving all information they need for procedures.
• Answer telephone calls promptly and courteously and relay all messages accurately.
• Follow up on voice mail messages each morning and triage messages before physician takes action, send messages via telephone template in electronic health record.
• Assist with Quality Metrics and Gaps in Care.
• Completes other duties as assigned by management or providers in a professional and timely fashion.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free Parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees