Medical Assistant-Cardiology Part Time Days
About The Position
The Medical Assistant is a member of the healthcare team who supports physicians, nurses, and other licensed medical staff by facilitating patient flow, assisting with patient care activities, and performing related administrative functions. The role helps ensure efficient clinic operations, keeps patient care areas neat, clean, and safe, promotes patient satisfaction through professional and friendly interactions, and safeguards patient confidentiality. The position is part time, 24 hours per week, at the Glenview clinic. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, with start times flexing between 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. and end times between 4:30 and 5:30 p.m.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current certification in one of the accepted medical assistant credentials, or written proof of eligibility to take one of the five eligible certification exams: AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA, or NRCMA.
- Complete one of the listed medical assistant certifications within the first six months of employment, with up to two test attempts, and sign an onboarding acknowledgment that certification must be attained within six months as a condition of employment.
- American Heart Association-accredited Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification.
- Zero to two years of experience in a relevant role.
- Strong computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant training program.
- One to two years of ambulatory care experience.
- Experience with an electronic medical record.
Responsibilities
- Escort patients to exam rooms, verify identity using two identifiers, and prepare patients for examinations.
- Obtain and document accurate vital signs, reason for visit, allergies, smoking history, and pharmacy information; promptly report significant changes in vital signs or acute symptoms to the provider and registered nurse.
- Anticipate and set up equipment or supplies for visits, clean and prepare exam rooms between patients, prioritize tasks, and help maintain efficient patient flow.
- Assist practitioners with medical and surgical procedures according to established protocols, including ECGs, venipuncture, immunizations, procedure tray setup, specimen collection, and CLIA-waived testing as directed by the provider.
- Prepare and stock exam rooms, disinfect and sterilize equipment and instruments according to protocols, and participate in environmental safety rounds.
- Maintain vaccine and medication inventory; monitor equipment and instruments, assist with ordering supplies, dispose of expired items correctly, and follow office opening and closing procedures.
- Accept and perform delegated responsibilities positively, offer assistance to others, attend and participate in staff meetings, and communicate effectively with patients and the patient care team in person and by phone.
- Perform delegated procedures common to the specialty area safely, effectively, and efficiently.
- Perform other duties assigned by the Supervisor or Manager.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits, including tuition reimbursement, loan forgiveness, and 401(k) matching.
- A wide range of benefits supporting employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being and providing protection for unexpected life events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
