Medical Assistant (SEIU), Cardiology - Kenmore - Atrius Health
About The Position
The Medical Assistant supports cardiology clinicians at Atrius Health’s Kenmore location by assisting with routine clinical procedures and tests in the exam room and providing direct clinical support to assigned clinicians. The role advises patients about exam preparation and testing, completes required pre-visit work, and ensures laboratory and other test results are available in the electronic medical record (EMR). The Medical Assistant also contributes to efficient patient flow, maintains accurate patient records, performs waived point-of-care tests, and helps address minor patient concerns.
Requirements
- High school diploma or an equivalency certificate from an accredited institution or governmental unit, or Medical Assistant Certification.
- Computer experience.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in medical assisting or graduation from a medical assistant certification program.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire.
- Typically, 1+ years of experience in a clinical or customer service setting, as determined by the department; a bachelor’s or associate degree may substitute for experience.
- Knowledge of reagent stability and storage.
- Understanding of testing procedures and factors that influence test results.
- Ability to use word-processing and spreadsheet programs.
- EMR experience and/or aptitude to master the EMR based on other technology experience.
Responsibilities
- Provides efficient flow of patients to optimize appointment availability.
- Greets and escorts patients to exam rooms according to policy and procedures.
- Prepares patients for examinations and measures vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, weight, and height.
- Assists clinicians with routine clinical procedures and department-specific tests, and advises patients about required preparation or pre-visit testing.
- Updates and verifies patient information in the EMR, including demographics, medications, allergies, chief complaints, recent testing, consultations, and other relevant medical information.
- Keeps patients informed about visit status, delays, and other relevant information.
- Reconciles medications, sets up pending refills, and discontinues prescriptions that are no longer active.
- Assists in resolving minor patient concerns and complaints as appropriate.
- Orders and performs waived point-of-care tests, such as strep, urine, hCG, and glucose testing.
- Ensures required pre-visit work is complete and laboratory and other test results are available in the EMR.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase, subject to eligibility requirements.
- 401k contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
