Medical Assistant, Cardiology - TMC CAHF

Memorial Hermann Health System•Plaza, ND

14d

About The Position

At Memorial Hermann, the Medical Assistant helps deliver high-quality, efficient care and exceptional experiences for patients and the community. The position performs direct and indirect patient care as outlined in the Skills Inventory, under the direct or indirect supervision of a physician. Patient care must be within the scope of a medical assistant and is performed and documented according to Practice policies and procedures. The role supports physicians and the healthcare team by collecting patient information, preparing patients for examinations, assisting with and performing treatments and procedures, administering medications as directed, coordinating referrals and outside test orders, and communicating with patients and care team members. The Medical Assistant also contributes to safe, compassionate, personalized, and efficient care and supports department goals and staff development.

Requirements

Medical Assistant certification from an accredited school; clinical education and/or experience may be substituted for the certificate.
Current CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
Ability to understand written instructions and perform basic mathematical calculations.
Demonstrated skills for the assigned specialty area, function, or procedures.
Ability to perform duties requiring prolonged standing, walking, stooping, bending, and lifting.
Knowledge of OSHA and CLIA, HIPAA, general office tasks, and filing systems.

Nice To Haves

Cardiology experience.
One year of clinical experience in a designated specialty area.

Responsibilities

Perform advanced direct and indirect patient care under a physician’s direction, as specified in the Skills Inventory and according to the needs and age of the patient population served.
Assist in planning and implementing direct patient care and document care in the patient medical record according to Practice policies and procedures.
Collect patient and family data according to Practice protocol, including biophysical, psychosocial, developmental, cultural, medication, allergy, and environmental information.
Collect and document vital signs, height, weight, and chief complaint, recording information accurately and promptly.
Provide general patient care and prepare patients for examinations.
Assist providers with treatments and procedures and perform treatments and procedures within the medical assistant’s scope.
Call in prescriptions as directed.
Take patient phone calls, offer advice, triage appointments, and stock rooms.
Assist physicians in meeting patient and family learning needs and maintain communication with physicians and healthcare team members.
Administer medication as directed using the five rights.
Process and coordinate referrals and orders for outside tests as directed by a physician and report results to patients as directed.
Collect specimens.
Promote safe care for patients, staff, and visitors and adhere to Memorial Hermann policies, procedures, and standards, including time management, supply management, productivity, and quality of service.
Meet mandatory and continuing education and skills competency requirements; support department goals and serve as a preceptor, mentor, and resource to less experienced staff.
Model Memorial Hermann’s service standards by providing safe, caring, personalized, and efficient experiences to patients and colleagues.
Perform other duties as assigned.