Certified Medical Assistant MA - Cardiology
About The Position
The Medical Assistant (MA) gathers, screens, communicates, and acts based on delegation from a provider, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse, within the MA’s scope of practice. The role combines clerical duties with direct patient care. Clerical work includes greeting patients, answering telephones, scheduling appointments, and updating electronic medical records. Clinical work includes rooming patients, taking medical histories, performing and recording vital signs, preparing examination rooms and patients for procedures or examinations, explaining treatment procedures, facilitating patient flow, and assisting a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant during examinations. The position requires a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or graduation from a Medical Assistant program.
- Current Medical Assistant certification awarded through AAMA, AMT, NCCT, AMCA, NAHP, or NHA. Other certifications require THMG Leadership Approval.
- BLS certification.
- Complete and maintain competencies and trainings required for the role.
- Computer skills, including use and navigation.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- General clerical skills.
Responsibilities
- Greet patients, answer telephones, and schedule appointments.
- Update patients’ electronic medical records.
- Room patients and take medical histories.
- Perform and record vital signs.
- Prepare examination rooms for procedures and prepare patients for examinations.
- Explain treatment procedures to patients.
- Facilitate patient flow through the office.
- Assist a Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Physician Assistant during examinations.
- Gather, screen, communicate, and act on information as delegated by a provider, registered nurse, or licensed practical nurse, within scope of practice.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
