Medical Assistant Certified - Cardiology

Odessa Regional Medical Center•Odessa, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing direct patient care, performing cardiology-specific duties, offering administrative support, and ensuring quality and compliance within a healthcare setting. The Medical Assistant will be responsible for patient intake, assisting with examinations and procedures, performing diagnostic tests, managing patient communications, and maintaining accurate electronic health records.

Requirements

Certified Medical Assistant
High school Diploma or equivalent or higher
1 year experience in direct patient care
AHA BLS Certification
Exceptional communication skills
Critical thinking skills
Independent decision-making skills

Nice To Haves

Cardiology experience preferred

Responsibilities

Room patients and obtain vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, height, weight, and BMI.
Collect and document patient medical histories, medications, allergies, and chief complaints.
Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
Assist during examinations and minor procedures under the supervision of a provider.
Administer immunizations as authorized and within scope of practice, under provider supervision.
Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection as needed.
Perform EKGs/ECGs.
Prepare and educate patients for cardiac diagnostic testing, including stress testing, Holter monitor placement and removal, event monitor placement and removal, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, and echocardiogram preparation.
Monitor patients during cardiac testing as directed, under provider supervision.
Download, process, and transmit cardiac monitoring data.
Educate patients on cardiac medications, diet, exercise, and follow-up care as directed by providers.
Schedule appointments, procedures, and diagnostic testing.
Obtain insurance authorizations and referrals as required.
Manage patient communications, including phone calls, portal messages, and follow-up instructions.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
Process prescription refill requests according to office protocols, under provider supervision/delegation.
Adhere to HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, and safety standards.
Maintain examination rooms, supplies, and equipment.
Ensure proper sterilization and cleaning procedures.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits.
Maintain competency and certification requirements.