Medical Assistant - Cardiology

St. Elizabeth Healthcare • Edgewood, KY

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About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Cardiology Clinic. The Medical Assistant provides instructions to patients as directed by providers and ensures compliance with OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA regulations. The role also includes completing duties essential to business operations and creating a positive impression for patients, family members, and other visitors.

The Medical Assistant provides customer-focused service and supports patient flow within a unit or department. Administrative tasks include patient registration and scheduling, billing, precertification and collecting insurance information or payments, retrieving, releasing, or collecting medical records, and data entry. The role also involves routine problem resolution, coordinating patient flow, and initiating follow-up with appropriate staff as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Accredited Medical Assistant certification or credential for the state where the work is performed.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification must be acquired during orientation.
• Experience as a Medical Assistant.
• At least 1 year of experience working in a medical setting.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Computer fluency or literacy.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Organization and prioritization skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with electronic medical records software, such as EPIC.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructions to patients as directed by providers.
• Comply with OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA regulations.
• Complete duties vital to business operations.
• Create a positive impression with patients, family members, and visitors.
• Provide customer-focused service and support patient flow.
• Perform patient registration and scheduling.
• Assist with patient billing and precertification, including collecting insurance information and receiving copays or bill payments.
• Retrieve, release, or collect medical records.
• Perform data entry.
• Resolve routine problems, assist with patient flow coordination, and initiate follow-up with appropriate staff as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.
• Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules.
• Retirement savings with employer match.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities.
• Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs.
• Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility.

What This Job Offers

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