Jobs in Palo Alto, CA

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• Medical Assistant Certificate/Diploma from an approved school/institution or equivalent documented training/experience
• At least four years of overall experience (Including external experience).
• BLS - Basic Life Support

Responsibilities

• Proficiency of PFC II skills PLUS Specialized tech knowledge (i.e. procedural/surgical area)
• OR Complex Care Coordination
• Performs 12 Lead EKG
• Schedules, processes, prepares, and dispenses cardiac device (zio/holter) monitor and tracks patient remotely for results
• Perform compression stockings measurements
• Prep and assist with in clinic Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiothoracic Surgery, and Vascular Surgery procedures
• Monitor and report patient’s lab results, blood pressure logs and weight logs for cardiac medication management
• Schedules peer to peer insurance authorizations for cardiovascular clinic visits and cardiac and vascular diagnostics procedures/testing
• Coordination of care for complex cardiac echocardiogram and vascular lab scheduling/surgery scheduling
• Assist patient in coordination of procedure (i.e TAVR, catherization, interventional cardiology procedures, ablations, cardioversions, pacemaker, vascular surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, transplant, etc.)
• Understands proper use and applications for the following imaging modalities: radiology (CTA/PET, MRI), Echo, catheterization, carotid ultrasound, vein and arterial mapping
• Coordinates/triage cardiovascular hospital discharge appointments before discharge from inpatient
• Monitor and report patient’s lab results, blood pressure logs and weight logs for cardiac medication management
• Monitor, initiate and submits electronic prior authorization for cardiac medications