Medical Assistant (Cardiology)

Millennium Physician Group•Port Charlotte, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves supporting Dr. Athappan with chart preparation and ensuring smooth patient schedule flow. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for rooming patients, obtaining vital signs, and verifying that all necessary testing is completed prior to upcoming appointments. This position also requires communication with scheduling staff for patient add-ons or reschedules, responding to patient calls and portal messages, and coordinating with Dr. Athappan as needed to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Requirements

CMA certification
Chart preparation
Schedule flow management
Rooming patients
Obtaining vital signs
Reviewing testing completion
Communicating with scheduling staff
Responding to patient calls and portal messages
Communicating with physician
HIPAA compliance
OSHA compliance
Infection control standards
Compassionate and culturally competent care

Responsibilities

Conducts comprehensive patient intakes, including obtaining vital signs, recording medical histories, and reviewing medication and allergy information.
Assists providers during examinations, minor procedures, wound care, and diagnostic testing while ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Performs EKGs, immunizations, and specimen collection in accordance with policy and competency standards.
Prepares, labels, and processes laboratory samples and point-of-care tests accurately.
Maintains infection control, safety protocols, and equipment calibration across all clinical areas.
Supports providers with patient triage, care coordination, and transitions across clinical settings.
Provides patient education regarding medications, treatment plans, chronic condition management, and preventive care.
Accurately document clinical data, provider instructions, and patient updates in the electronic health record (EHR).
Schedules, confirms, and tracks patient appointments, referrals, authorizations, and test results to ensure timely care.
Verifies insurance coverage and assists with prior authorizations, billing, and coding processes as needed.
Monitors inventory levels and prepares examination or procedure rooms with required supplies and equipment.
Participates in performance improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and safety drills to support continuous quality improvement.
Facilitates communication among patients, providers, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care.
Maintains confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, and all compliance standards.
Upholds compassionate, culturally competent care while maintaining sensitivity to diverse patient populations.
Demonstrate excellent guest service to internal team members and patients.
Performs other related duties as assigned.