Medical Assistant - Cardiology

Jupiter Medical Center•Lexington, MA

About The Position

The Medical Assistant is a multi-skilled specialist who assists the physician in all aspects of the medical practice under the physician’s direct responsibility. The role supports patient care management, performs administrative and clinical procedures, and carries out supervisory functions related to the position. The Medical Assistant is expected to follow ethical and legal standards of professional practice, recognize and respond to emergencies, and demonstrate professional characteristics. The position includes obtaining and documenting vital signs and lab work; preparing patients for examinations; entering lab and imaging orders under clinical-provider supervision; collecting and preparing specimens; maintaining patient records; scheduling appointments and answering phones; assisting clinicians during visits; and completing accurate, timely visit documentation. The Medical Assistant also follows up on pending results, processes prescriptions and orders as directed, maintains and stocks supplies, sterilizes instruments according to OSHA requirements, and provides patient education and communication of medical results under clinical supervision and within scope of practice. Duties are performed in accordance with HIPAA regulations. Other duties may be assigned. The role requires collaboration, effective communication, peer support, integrity, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and respect for diversity and inclusion. Annual threshold requirements include Joint Commission education and in-service requirements, health requirements and new employee orientation, TB/PPD surveillance, and maintenance of required professional licenses or certifications.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited medical assistant program.
Experience in medical assisting.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
Experience with patient care skills, examinations, and diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions needed to establish a safe work environment.
Computer skills and customer service skills.
Detail-oriented and self-motivated.
Ability to sit for long periods and to stoop, bend, stand, and stretch.
Manual dexterity for typing and computer data entry.
Ability to work in a stressful environment, work independently, and make sound decisions.
Ability to push or pull up to 40 pounds and carry or lift up to 20 pounds.
Completion of annual Joint Commission mandatory education, in-service, and health requirements, including new employee orientation.
Participation in the TB/PPD Surveillance Program.
Maintenance of required professional licenses and/or certifications.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in a medical office setting.
Medical Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

Assist the physician in all aspects of the medical practice and support patient care management.
Obtain and document vital signs and lab work.
Prepare patients for examination.
Enter lab and imaging orders under the supervision of a clinical provider.
Collect and prepare laboratory specimens; label specimens and complete lab requisitions, including ICD and CPT coding, and send specimens to the lab according to the patient’s insurance plan.
Update patient medical records and ensure outside records are incorporated into the chart or Epic EHR.
Answer phones and schedule appointments.
Remove sutures and dressings as applicable to the specialty.
Chaperone clinicians during patient visits as needed.
Complete timely and accurate documentation of patient visits.
Reconcile labs and orders and independently follow up on overdue pending results.
Perform duties in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Process prescriptions and orders as directed by the provider.
Stock rooms, reorder supplies, confirm supplies are received as ordered, and follow up on incomplete or inaccurate orders.
Sterilize instruments in accordance with OSHA requirements.
Provide patient education within scope of practice and communicate medical results to patients under clinical supervision.
Complete annual education, in-service, health, orientation, TB/PPD surveillance, and professional licensing or certification requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.