Medical Assistant, Cardiology

Sutter Health•Antioch, CA

12d•$34 - $47

About The Position

The Medical Assistant, Cardiology provides clinical and clerical support to providers and members of the patient care team by performing back-office and patient-related tasks that support high-quality patient care. The role helps maintain smooth patient and workflow within the department and assists the care team in implementing the medical plan of care. The Medical Assistant uses education, technical competence, and patient-interaction skills to gain the confidence and cooperation of patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers. All duties are performed under the direction of a clinician. The position is regular, full-time, non-exempt, and scheduled for 40 hours per week on weekdays, with an 8-hour day shift. The listed pay range is $33.66 to $47.12 per hour. Eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package. The job description notes that its accountabilities and qualifications are not exhaustive and may be revised as circumstances change.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of a course of study consistent with Medical Board of California requirements for Medical Assistants; diploma must be presented within 90 days, or completion of Sutter Health on-the-job medical-assisting training equivalent to one year.
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification.
Three or more years of Cardiology experience, including EKGs and Zio.
General knowledge of medical procedures, views, and equipment.
Basic understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, and medical terminology.
Competence and validation in basic Medical Assisting skills, including taking vital signs, preparing patients for examination, and administering injections.
Ability to interpret data and instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Written and verbal communication skills to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, including non-medical people.
Time-management and organizational skills, including prioritizing assignments and working within standardized procedures and scientific methods to meet objectives and deadlines.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and electronic health records (EHR).
Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized policies, procedures, and scientific methods to achieve objectives and meet deadlines.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, including managing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and other healthcare providers to achieve departmental and corporate objectives.

Responsibilities

Provide clinical and clerical support to providers and patient-care team members.
Perform back-office and patient-related tasks that support high-quality patient care.
Help ensure smooth patient and workflow within the department.
Assist the patient-care team in implementing the medical plan of care.
Use patient-interaction skills to gain confidence and cooperation from patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers.
Perform duties under the direction of a clinician.