Medical Assistant / Catawba Valley Cardiology / Full Time

Catawba • Conover, NC

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About The Position

The Medical Assistant promotes a professional, patient-centered practice image by efficiently performing a wide variety of clinical and administrative duties for medical office outpatients. The role works under the direct supervision of a licensed physician or licensed Advanced Practice Provider (APP) and serves as an important member of the care team, assisting the physician or mid-level provider with outcome-based patient care. A team-based approach is used for all tasks.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and American Heart Association BCLS certification within three months of employment. Required experience includes one year in a healthcare setting performing clinical responsibilities using an electronic health record (EHR); telemedicine experience may count as clinical duties. Applicants without that experience must be enrolled in classes related to the medical field or have completed a successful internship. Alternatively, applicants may qualify as a Nurse Aide I or Nurse Aide II, with Nurse Aide II applicants required to maintain a valid Nurse Aide I listing. With training and on-the-job experience, the incumbent is expected to become proficient in basic job duties within three months of employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• American Heart Association BCLS certification within three months of employment.
• One year of experience in a healthcare setting performing clinical responsibilities using an electronic health record (EHR); telemedicine experience may be considered as clinical duties. Applicants without this experience must be enrolled in classes related to the medical field or have completed a successful internship.
• Alternatively, Nurse Aide I listing with the NC Division of Facility Services Nurse Aide Registry, or Nurse Aide II listing with the NC Division of Facility Services Nurse Aide Registry and the NC Board of Nursing. Nurse Aide II applicants must maintain a valid Nurse Aide I listing.
• Proficiency in basic aspects of the job is expected within three months of employment, with training and on-the-job experience.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of experience in a healthcare setting performing clinical responsibilities using an EHR.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical and administrative duties for medical office outpatients.
• Assist a licensed physician or licensed Advanced Practice Provider with outcome-based patient care.
• Use a team-based approach to assigned tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED