Cardiology Lansing - MEDICAL ASSISTANT
About The Position
The Medical Assistant works as part of a team to provide quality patient care and assist with the daily functions of the physician clinic. Duties include assisting patients, taking vital signs, entering information into the electronic medical record, maintaining and stocking clinic supplies and exam rooms, helping applicable patients with the patient assistance program, cleaning surgical equipment, and performing clerical and other duties assigned by the Manager of Patient Care. Additional duties may be assigned, and leadership may alter or modify the position’s duties. The Medical Assistant is expected to protect patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA policies and procedures, adhere to ICARE values and standards of behavior, support a diverse and inclusive environment, communicate with patients and others using AIDET, and work safely while promptly reporting hazards.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Completion of a Medical Assistant program, or at least 6 months of recent Medical Assistant clinical experience in lieu of formal education.
- Mobility required.
- Ability to work as part of a team to provide quality patient care.
- Positive team attitude and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively and appropriately with clients, families, providers, and co-workers.
- Visual and auditory acuity necessary to monitor patients’ conditions and operate department equipment.
Nice To Haves
- RMA or CMA certification.
- Six months of clinical experience.
- Experience with an electronic medical record (EMR).
Responsibilities
- Assist patients.
- Take vital signs.
- Enter data in the electronic medical record.
- Maintain and stock clinic supplies and exam rooms.
- Assist applicable patients with the patient assistance program.
- Clean surgical equipment.
- Perform clerical and other duties assigned by the Manager of Patient Care.
- Protect patient privacy by following HIPAA Privacy and Security policies and procedures.
- Adhere to ICARE values and standards of behavior.
- Support a diverse, inclusive, welcoming, and respectful environment.
- Communicate with patients, families, and customers using AIDET.
- Work safely and promptly report hazards in the work environment or related to assigned responsibilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
