Medical Assistant - Cardiology - Full-Time

Cincinnati Children's

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Assistant with the required training, education and demonstration of clinical competency, performs delegated clinical and administrative duties under the supervision of a nurse or licensed physician. This role is within Outpatient Cardiology and operates on a full-time schedule with weekly hours of 40.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of a program in Medical Assisting AND No directly related experience OR Completion of a formal medical services training program of the US armed forces OR 1 year of work experience in a related job discipline

Responsibilities

• Provide competent technical and clinical services and flex daily needs based on CCHMC policy, best practice guidelines and department needs.
• Assist care providers with procedures and physical exams of patients.
• Prepare patients for examination and treatment.
• Provide care consistent with the family-centered care and medical home models.
• Provide flexible, culturally competent and responsive care to the needs of the patient and family.
• Treat families as full partners with decision making processes regarding their child's care, which includes offering information, services and support in a collaborative and respectful manner.
• Act as a customer advocate and strive to better meet the needs of, and to support, patients and/or families.
• Utilize a customer focus to complete assignments and/or interact with customers in a courteous, attentive and conscientious manner.
• Respond quickly to parent requests and concerns.
• Provide appropriate education/information to patients and/or families.
• Work collaboratively/cooperatively with others and follow complex direction to resolve problems and achieve goals.
• Develop positive working relationships with peers/colleagues and acknowledges others skills, experience, knowledge, creativity and contributions.
• Share knowledge and/or provide support for team members.
• Contribute to and promote a positive and professional work environment/atmosphere.
• Manage records per department policy.
• Assist with collection of data for various forms.
• Obtain consent and release of information forms when indicated.
• Maintain patient files, records and other information.
• Demonstrate adherence to established documentation practices with accurate and detailed data entry and document management.
• May manage specimens per protocols.
• Maintain knowledge of all routine testing processes and retrieve test results.
• Communicate normal lab results as appropriately delegated.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED