Medical Assistant - Cardiac Vascular & Thoracic Surgery
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports clinical operations in Cardiac Vascular & Thoracic Surgery by ensuring the clinical environment is clean, stocked, and ready for patient care. The role includes performing phlebotomy, preparing specimens for transport to laboratories, conducting simple laboratory procedures, taking vital signs, preparing patients for procedures, and assisting with patient flow. The Medical Assistant provides general clinical support to physicians and other staff. Administrative duties include answering phones, scheduling appointments, collecting co-pays and payments, assisting with billing, and adding information to the electronic medical record. High school diploma or equivalent and six months of healthcare experience are required. One year of medical terminology experience, knowledge of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard, clinical pharmacology experience, and BLS certification are also required. VHC Health offers eligible employees medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with additional wellness and retirement benefits. The employer states a commitment to wage transparency and equitable pay practices.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Six months of healthcare experience.
- One year of medical terminology experience.
- Knowledge of the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
- Experience in clinical pharmacology.
- BLS certification.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from a medical assisting degree or program.
- One year of healthcare or medical primary-care/office experience.
- Medical Assistant Certification or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) certification.
Responsibilities
- Keep the clinical environment clean, stocked, and ready for patient care.
- Perform phlebotomy and prepare specimens for transport to laboratories.
- Perform simple laboratory procedures.
- Take patients’ vital signs.
- Prepare patients for procedures.
- Assist with patient flow.
- Provide general clinical support to physicians and other staff.
- Answer phones and make appointments.
- Collect co-pays and payments.
- Assist with billing.
- Add information to the electronic medical record.
Benefits
- Medical coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Dental coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Vision coverage, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Additional wellness benefits.
- Retirement benefits.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
