Medical Assistant

Missouri Heart Center • Columbia, MO

38d • Onsite

About The Position

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Room and prepare patients following established practice protocols (e.g., weight, vital signs, medication review, histories and review of systems on new patients).
Perform EKG’s.
Prepare all electronic medical records prior to the scheduled office for all clinics assigned to their primary POD.
Administer all refill requests according to established practice protocols and physician approval.
Assist the Registered Nurses with patient education, testing instructions, and sample requests.
Clean and stock exam rooms.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and current BLS certification required.
• Knowledge of cardiac medications.
• Knowledge of basic cardiac procedures and tests.
• Skill in taking vital signs and performing EKGs.
• Skill in using a computer and electronic medical record systems (EMR).
• The ability to examine documents and medical records for accuracy and completeness.
• The ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions.

Nice To Haves

• Certification of a Medical Assistant (RMA, CCMA, CMA, CNA)
• Licensed Practical Nurse
• bachelor’s in a health-related field
• Experience working in a clinic or healthcare setting is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Room and prepare patients following established practice protocols (e.g., weight, vital signs, medication review, histories and review of systems on new patients).
• Perform EKG’s.
• Prepare all electronic medical records prior to the scheduled office for all clinics assigned to their primary POD.
• Administer all refill requests according to established practice protocols and physician approval.
• Assist the Registered Nurses with patient education, testing instructions, and sample requests.
• Clean and stock exam rooms.

What This Job Offers

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