The medical assistant performs clinical and administrative duties under the direction of the physician and within your scope of practice to assist in the examination and treatment of patients.
- Medical Assistant Certification
- Minimum 2-years recent cardiology experience preferred
- Basic knowledge of cardiac rhythms
- Working knowledge of 12-lead EKGs
- Knowledge of Holter/Event monitors
- Knowledge of Coagucheck monitor and protime adjustment
- BLS Certification
- Working knowledge with computers
- Follow all office policies and procedures.
- Make decisions that reflect the best interests of Heart One Associates and providing quality patient care.
- Maintain patient confidentiality as governed by the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
- Prepare patients for office visits both new and established by obtaining weight, height, and vital signs.
- Assess patient’s signs and symptoms for follow up visit.
- Verify patient’s current medications and document accurately in chart.
- Perform EKG/ICGs at physician’s request.
- Perform protime checks, make adjustments, and discuss results and changes with patients.
- Perform lipid/ALT/AST and give results to physician.
- Prepare patients for Holter/event monitor hook-up and removal when coverage is needed.
- Maintain thorough and accurate documentation in charts for all correspondence involving patient care.
- Check messages regularly throughout the day. Messages should be accurate and thorough for physician to review and assess.
- Call patients with test results, lab results, and answers to questions at physician’s request.
- Triage any urgent calls and give to appropriate physicians.
- Page physicians as needed with consults and incoming messages.
- Assist in the back office with various duties to ensure the physicians’ clinics flow smoothly.
- Travel to Sun City West as needed for coverage.
- Inform team leader of needed supplies.
- Keep workstation organized and clean.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Perform quality controls on Cholestech machines on scheduled basis.
- Cross cover as needed for lunch/sick/vacation coverage as requested by Practice Manager or Team Leader.
- Assist with medication refills, messages, and patient call backs.
- Check crash cart daily at SCW office.
Job Type: Full-time