Medical Assistant | Cardiology St. Mary's GA | Days | Full Time
About The Position
A professional multi-skilled person dedicated to assisting in all aspects of medical practice, including administrative and clinical procedures, under the direct supervision and responsibility of a licensed physician. This is a full-time, day-shift Medical Assistant position in Cardiology at St. Mary's GA. The Medical Assistant supports patient care by obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for provider care, assisting with examinations and treatments, documenting medical records, administering medication under physician supervision, observing and reporting symptoms, collecting routine laboratory specimens, and providing basic first aid. The role also contributes to performance improvement and care coordination, delivers excellent customer service, and may travel to other clinics as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) required within 6 months.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) required at time of hire.
- Completion of an MA program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies, a national or state medical association, or an agency approved by the board.
- One year of medical assistant experience preferred.
- Two years of clerical/customer service experience, ideally in a health care related industry, preferred.
- One year of experience with third-party payors and computer experience inputting data and reviewing patient demographic material preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Medical Terminology Certificate preferred at time of hire.
- One year of medical assistant experience preferred.
- Two years of clerical/customer service experience, ideally in a health care related industry, preferred.
- One year of experience with third-party payors and computer experience inputting data and reviewing patient demographic material preferred.
Responsibilities
- Take patients' vital signs, prepare patients for provider care, and assist with examinations or treatments.
- Correctly document all entries in the medical record, electronic or hard copy, including signature, date, and time.
- Administer medication as directed by and under the direct supervision of a licensed physician.
- Observe and report patients' signs or symptoms.
- Collect routine laboratory specimens as directed by the provider.
- Administer basic first aid.
- Participate in performance improvement projects.
- Participate as an active care team member in coordinating patient care.
- Provide a standard of excellence in customer service for patients, staff members, and other customers.
- Perform additional duties as assigned; may travel to other clinics.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
