Certified Medical Assistant II- Cardiovascular Surgery, GI, and GI Surgery
About The Position
This position supports three fast-paced, multi-specialty clinics located within the Ashley River Tower (ART): Gastrointestinal (GI) Medicine, GI Surgery, and Cardiovascular Surgery. This role involves providing patient-centered care for diverse populations, including those in General GI Medicine, Bariatric Surgery, Colorectal Surgery, Hepatology, Lung and Heart Transplant, and Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery. In addition, this position includes dedicated time in the GI Medicine clinic to independently perform FibroScan liver ultrasounds to support Hepatology patients and improve patient outcomes. These three clinics collectively see over 800 patients per week, offering a dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on delivering high-quality, compassionate care. The Certified Medical Assistant reports to the Outpatient Clinic Manager. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, the Certified Medical Assistant performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes. Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician. Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients' medical record. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Completion of an accredited medical assisting program with one year of patient care experience preferred.
- Must be certified through the American Medical Technologist (AMT) or American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or National Health career Association (NHA) or MedCA as a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA), Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), or National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).
- Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
Responsibilities
- Assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a physician.
- Interviews patients, measures vital signs (i.e., pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height), and records or inputs information to patients' medical record.
- Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
- Performs multi-skilled activities to support a decentralized patient-centered approach to patient care and achieve desired outcomes.
- Independently perform FibroScan liver ultrasounds to support Hepatology patients and improve patient outcomes.
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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
