Pod Optimizer

ALASKA HEART INSTITUTE•Anchorage, AK

2d•$23 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Members of the health care delivery team performing delegated clinical and administrative procedures within the supervising provider’s scope of practice consistent with the education, training and experience. Such duties shall not constitute the practice of medicine.

Requirements

Knowledge of medical examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care
Knowledge of AHI policies and procedures including common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
Knowledge of basic cardiac rhythm recognition and basic pharmacology
Knowledge of computer systems, AHI programs and applications
Skill in maintaining patient records and recording test results.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
Skill in patient education regarding a variety of cardiology issues and medications
Ability to maintain quality control standards.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Demonstrate ability to multi-task; perform tasks within time frames assigned.
Demonstrate schedule flexibility; adjust to shifting priorities; stay organized in a changing environment; stay focused during stressful or difficult situations; exhibit comfort with ambiguity.
Commitment to the Alaska Heart and Vascular Institute LLC standard for interaction with patients, visitors, physician offices, hospitals or agencies and coworkers is required.
Employees of Alaska Heart Institute LLC will maintain a consistent standard of interaction with others as follows: Demonstrates a professional, helpful and friendly attitude, which is directed toward and focused on providing quality patient care and satisfaction in a cooperative manner.
Maintains a professional and pleasant demeanor and appearance, which is reflective of a positive representation of the Alaska Heart Institute, LLC.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited program for Medical Assistant with current credentials.
Cardiology experience preferred
Certification from the American Association of Medical Assistants, current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Schedule patients for imaging and provider follow-up appointments
Explain imaging procedures to patients.
Keeps track of patients and the provider’s schedule to ensure the clinic is running smoothly.
Recalls to ensure patients are scheduled for their follow-up visits.
Screens telephone calls for referral to nurse or physician.
Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments.
Maintains drug closets, disposes of expired medications.
Assists with maintenance of patient files, records and other information.
Faxes reports to referring clinics and logs incoming and outgoing reports.
Attends clinical staff meetings
Participates in in-service meetings, professional development and committees as requested.
Maintains patient confidentiality.
Other duties as assigned.