PRN Medical Assistant/Laboratory Technician - CCO

Cardiac Solutions•All, AZ

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This PRN position is responsible for assisting walk-in patients, scheduling outside testing, working with the authorization department on obtaining insurance authorizations, and monitoring the back-office schedule which may include lab draws, ECGs, Holter/event, or sleep study monitors. Additionally, this role will perform various tasks to include blood specimen collection, specimen procurement, specimen processing, lab testing, send outs and the maintenance of quality assurance records. The individual will work collaboratively with all patients in accordance with department procedures and protocols. Lab tech will be responsible for drawing all labs that are ordered.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Successfully completed and graduated from a Medical Assistant program.
Minimum of two years' experience in a medical office or health care field as a Medical Assistant required.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
Knowledge of medical practice and care.
Knowledge of medical equipment and instruments.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work well under pressure.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to take vitals, ECGs, and blood draws.
Detail oriented.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent customer service skills.
Current CPR certification.
Medical terminology required.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy experience highly preferred.
Experience working in a Cardiology office preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate patient appointments for outside testing and work with the authorization department on obtaining authorizations.
Assist with walk-in patients.
Answer questions and calls from patients, hospitals, and pharmacies, and document via phone note and route accordingly.
Attempt call backs daily for each phone note in the EMR.
Check Documents, Flags, and Faxcom folder.
Direct all Disability/FMLA paperwork to the appropriate Advanced Practice Provider box for completion.
Schedule any orders in the Flag box.
Apply Holter and Event Recorders and sleep study devices.
Draw labs and prepare samples for testing in office using various types of laboratory equipment.
Perform quality control and calibration tests as required on all laboratory equipment.
Prepare and maintain accurate laboratory records.
Maintain a clean work area.
Assist with emergent situations.
Assist with refills as necessary.
Assist in providing coverage as necessary for all Medical Assistant relevant duties to include but not limited to NUC, ABI and VNUS.
Follow and abide by all department and Practice policies, protocols, and procedures.
Other duties as assigned per the need of the organization and within scope of licensure.