Cardiology Clinic Medical Assistant
Job Summary :
- Provide excellent customer service.
- Maintain safe, secure and healthy work environment by establishing and following policies and procedures.
- Determine if the purpose of the visit is urgent or emergent and should be taken directly to the ER.
- Prepare patient for exam by collecting medical history, vital signs and required clinical information.
- Document current medications and all allergies for each patient.
- Assist provider during testing, examinations and procedure(s) when needed.
- Follow provider's instructions to complete patient treatment.
- Provide and record all medications and immunizations ordered by provider and given to the patient.
- Take patient specimen and conduct laboratory test(s) ordered by the provider.
- Stock rooms.
- Keep supplies ready by taking inventory of stock; communicate to the manager when an order needs to be placed.
- Perform administrative duties such as answering incoming calls, returning calls, verifying lab and x-ray reports are received.
Education :
High school diploma or GED required.Experience :
1-year previous experience in a clinical or hospital environment preferred.Additional Skills / Abilities :
Excellent assessment skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Work independently and effectively in a busy environment.Knowledgeable of EMRs and regulatory practices.