Medical Assistant (MA, EMT) - Cardiology
About The Position
Provides basic clinical and clerical support in delivering patient care within the Medical Assistant scope of education, with continued training in all aspects of the role. Provides direct patient care under a provider’s direction, including taking vital signs, reconciling allergies and medications, conducting screenings, gathering patient history, supporting health maintenance and advance directives, and assisting with virtual health. Provides indirect patient care such as scheduling, check-in and check-out, referrals, chart preparation, and prior authorizations. Conducts point-of-care testing, including quality control and documentation. Performs administrative duties and covers the front desk as business needs require. Floats to other offices as needed and travels to shoreline offices as needed.
Requirements
- Diploma from an accredited Medical Assistant program, or active CT CNA, EMT, Paramedic, or Medic certification, or qualifying direct-patient-care experience in lieu of the education requirement.
- Certified BLS Provider credential from the American Heart Association, obtained within 3 months (90 days) of hire or job transfer.
- Maintain all required credentials throughout employment.
- At least one year of direct patient-care experience in an acute or ambulatory setting may be considered in lieu of the education requirement.
Nice To Haves
- Relevant experience or a Medical Assistant externship in a busy medical office.
- EPIC EMR experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care under a provider’s direction, including vital signs, allergy and medication reconciliation, screenings, patient history, health maintenance, advance directives, and virtual health.
- Provide indirect patient-care support, including scheduling, check-in and check-out, referrals, chart preparation, and prior authorizations.
- Conduct point-of-care testing, including quality control and documentation.
- Perform administrative duties and cover the front desk based on business needs.
- Float to other offices and travel to shoreline offices as needed.
- Continue training in all aspects of the Medical Assistant role.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.
- Opportunities for career development and growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
