Medical Assistant Registered - Cardiology

Confluence Health•Wenatchee, WA

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant Registered assists the provider and health care team in delivering excellent customer service and quality patient care. The role performs a range of clerical and patient-related tasks, including injections, taking and recording vital signs, managing rooming and patient flow, preparing for visits, assisting during and after visits, and notifying the provider of schedule changes that affect patient flow. The position may also assist with front-office activities, scheduling, and reporting test results as directed by the provider. The role reports to the Practice Manager. General supervision is provided by the Practice Manager, with additional instructions and guidance from the providers the Medical Assistant works with. Work takes place at a workstation and in patient exam rooms, where space may be limited or confined, and involves working closely with others. Hours may be irregular, overtime may be required, and the work may involve stressful conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Eligible to obtain Medical Assistant Registration; application is completed upon hire.
Maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.

Nice To Haves

Previous medical experience, such as NAC or EMT experience.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Basic computer skills and office experience.

Responsibilities

Greet patients promptly and warmly, prepare them for examinations, and work with the clinical team to maintain timely patient flow.
Obtain and record appropriate vital signs in the electronic medical record according to department protocols or guidelines.
Obtain the patient's medical history and reason for visit, and document the information accurately to maintain a complete and legally correct medical record.
Administer vaccines as directed by the provider.
Assist with minor emergencies as directed by the provider or RN and within the Medical Assistant Registered scope of practice.
Schedule laboratory, x-ray, and other tests as directed by the provider.
Instruct patients in routine sample collection, testing procedures, and requirements of specific departments.
Provide follow-up laboratory results and callbacks to patients as delegated.
Communicate with patients, relay important information to the provider, and provide patient follow-up; tasks may include contacting pharmacies with medication orders.
Maintain clean exam rooms, clean instruments, and stock items for exam and procedure rooms.
Maintain active Basic Life Support (CPR) certification.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance.
Perform other duties as assigned.