Certified Medical Assistant Cardiology
About The Position
The Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) supports the cardiology care team through direct patient care and care coordination. The role includes comprehensive screenings, assistance with clinical procedures, patient health education, and administrative tasks supported by technology. The CMA helps patients feel at ease by explaining instructions and responding to concerns, and works collaboratively with the care team to serve diverse patient populations. The position performs general patient care according to established standards and procedures; greets and prepares patients for the health care provider; and obtains and records vital signs, allergies, medications, and presenting concerns. Duties may also include collecting urine drug specimens, drawing and collecting blood samples, preparing specimens for laboratory analysis, administering ordered medications or vaccines through specified routes, and performing routine tests such as EKGs.
Requirements
- High school diploma in General Studies or GED.
- Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
- One of the listed credentials upon hire: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant; Certified Medical Assistant (AAMA or NHA); National Certified Medical Assistant (NCCT); National Registered/Certified Medical Assistant (NAHP); Registered Medical Assistant (AMT or unspecified); or Cert Med Asst - MMCI.
- Basic Life Support (CPR) within 14 days.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of medical assistant experience.
Responsibilities
- Perform general patient care by following established standards and procedures.
- Greet and prepare patients for the health care provider.
- Obtain and record vital signs, drug allergies, current medications, and presenting problem.
- Collect urine drug specimens when required.
- Draw and collect blood samples and prepare specimens for laboratory analysis when required.
- Administer ordered medications and/or vaccines by oral, injection, topical, rectal, ophthalmic, and/or nasal routes.
- Perform routine tests, including EKGs, as required.
- Collaborate with the care team on screenings, clinical procedures, health education, administrative tasks, and care coordination.
- Explain instructions to patients and address their concerns.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
