Part-Time MA/EMT

Heart & Vascular Partners•Bridgeton, MO

7h•$20 - $23

About The Position

The Medical Assistant assists in preparing patients for healthcare visits, supports providers in delivering care, and updates patient health records. Duties include assisting with examinations and treatments, documenting patient information in appropriate records and EMRs, educating patients, maintaining confidentiality and a safe clinical environment, and coordinating care across departments. The role also assists Nuclear Technicians in the Stress Lab with procedures.

Requirements

Clinical healthcare experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel, and Teams.
Ability to travel to other offices as needed.

Nice To Haves

Clinical cardiology or vascular experience.
Medical Assistant education.
BLS certification; must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
Certified Medical Assistant credential.
Experience with an EMR and ADP Workforce Now.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for healthcare visits by directing or accompanying them to exam rooms, helping position them for examinations or treatment, and arranging instruments, supplies, and equipment.
Verify patient information and update charts by interviewing patients, reviewing or recording medical histories, taking vital signs, and confirming the purpose of visits or treatments.
Support providers during examinations, take electrocardiograms, place heart monitors, dispose of contaminated supplies, authorize drug refills as directed, and telephone prescriptions to pharmacies.
Perform minor in-office wound care and dressing changes in vascular clinics.
Educate patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions, and answering questions.
Record examinations, treatments, and test results in the appropriate EMR or record, and access and obtain records from various hospital EMRs.
Maintain a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing standards and procedures and complying with legal regulations.
Maintain patient confidence and protect operations by keeping patient care information confidential and complying with HIPAA.
Adhere to professional standards, policies and procedures, applicable federal, state, and local requirements, and JCAHO standards, where applicable.
Update job knowledge through educational opportunities, professional publications, personal networks, and professional organizations.
Work toward positive interdepartmental care coordination to create an effective patient experience.
Assist Nuclear Technicians in the Stress Lab with procedures.