Medical Assistant - Cardiology

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Florence, KY

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About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring a Medical Assistant for its Cardiology Clinic. The Certified Medical Assistant provides clinical support to physicians and mid-level providers and gives patients instructions as directed by providers. The role is responsible for complying with OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA regulations and completing duties necessary for business operations. The Medical Assistant creates a positive impression with patients, family members, and visitors. The position also provides customer-focused service and supports patient flow, including patient registration and scheduling, billing, precertification and insurance information collection, receipt of copays or bill payments, medical-record retrieval, release or collection, and data entry. The Medical Assistant resolves routine problems, assists with patient-flow coordination, and initiates 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, to be acquired during orientation.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Computer fluency or literacy.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
Organization and prioritization skills.
Experience as a Medical Assistant.
At least 1 year of experience working in a medical setting.

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 clinical support to physicians and mid-level providers.
Provide patient instructions as directed by providers.
Comply with OSHA, CLIA, and HIPAA regulations and complete duties necessary for business operations.
Create a positive impression with patients, family members, and other office visitors.
Support patient flow and provide customer-focused service.
Assist with patient registration, scheduling, and billing.
Collect insurance information and copays or bill payments for precertification and payment processing.
Retrieve, release, or collect medical records and enter data.
Resolve routine problems, assist with patient-flow coordination, and initiate follow-up with appropriate staff.