Medical Assistant
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports a cardiology team by delivering clinical care and helping create a compassionate, supportive environment for patients and their families. The role combines clinical responsibilities, patient advocacy, and coordination with healthcare professionals to support patient outcomes and satisfaction. The Medical Assistant handles patient communications, prepares for appointments, monitors patients during cardiovascular procedures, and administers medications, treatments, and tests as directed by providers. The position also includes patient education, care coordination, accurate clinical documentation, adherence to safety and confidentiality requirements, participation in professional development and quality initiatives, and support for projects assigned by leadership. This is a full-time, on-site position in Long Beach, California, with a listed pay range of $25.00–$26.00 per hour based on experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Exceptional organizational, project management, and time management abilities.
- Strong customer service skills and interpersonal communication.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic medical record (EMR) systems.
- Strong knowledge of medical terminology.
- Clear verbal communication skills for interactions with patients and team members.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of a Medical Assistant training program or certification (CMA/RMA).
- 2–4 years of related healthcare experience, preferably in a clinical or cardiology setting.
- Bilingual capabilities, including English/Spanish or other languages.
- Experience with cardiology-specific procedures and patient populations.
- Previous experience in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Responsibilities
- Respond to patient calls professionally, take accurate messages, and deliver them to appropriate team members.
- Document telephone contacts according to established protocols, paying particular attention to symptomatic patient communications and clinical urgency.
- Preview medical records before appointments and organize relevant information for patient visits.
- Monitor patient status during specialized cardiovascular procedures and gather and document clinical data.
- Administer medications, treatments, and tests as directed by providers and in accordance with state regulations and organizational policies.
- Coordinate care and support patient comfort, safety, and satisfaction as a patient advocate.
- Provide patient education using established protocols to support treatment plans and health outcomes.
- Facilitate communication among healthcare providers, clinical staff, patients, and service partners.
- Follow organizational policies, safety standards, and HIPAA confidentiality requirements.
- Participate in professional development and quality management initiatives.
- Support special projects and initiatives assigned by leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
