Description

Position Summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, detail-oriented individual interested in medicine and the heart to join our Cardiology clinical care team as a Medical Assistant / Scribe. This is a great learning opportunity for students going into the medical field or in nursing school to get medical experience. The Medical assistant/ scribe is a vital member of the medical staff, who directly works with the cardiologist and PA’s. Responsibilities include collaborating with physicians and performing clerical tasks like printing out lab reports or charting doctor’s appointments, operating electronic health records, and anticipating the needs of the physician to ensure efficiency in a clinical setting. This position offers growth and great learning opportunities.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Greet patients and accompany them to the examination room.
• Triage patients to include taking vitals, documenting medical history information, medication list, allergies and reason for appointment.
• Perform patient intake to include medical history with accurate documentation.
• Enters room with provider and records material for physicians, physician extenders, and nurses in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ensures correct spelling of medical terms and other words; ensures correct punctuation and grammar. Makes necessary corrections without changing the test meaning.
• Ensure accurate performance of EKGs.
• Fax reports to outside physicians who have referred patients to the clinic or internal physicians that have referred to them.
• Electronic input of patient lab/radiology orders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform routine laboratory tests.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to operate, clean and sterilize.
• Knowledge of appropriate medical terminology to communicate with medical and laboratory staff.
• Skill in operating a variety of laboratory instrumentation and equipment.
• Skill in proper reporting of laboratory tests.
• Skill in communicating clearly with diverse publics.
• Skill in appropriately billing orders collected.
• Ability to work scheduled hours as defined in the job offer.
• Ability to work in multiple computer systems effectively.
• Ability to establish/maintain effective working relationships with patients, medical staff and the public.
• Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions and follow written protocols.
• Ability to work independently.

Education / Training / Requirements

• Medical students/ nursing students/New MA graduates welcomed.
• High School Diploma/GED.
• Medical Assisting Diploma and/or Certificate of Completion required.
• Medical Assistant Certification (CMA, CCMA, NRCMA, NCMA, or RMA) preferred.
• Current CPR or BLS certificate.

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and walk for limited periods of time.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
• Ability to climb or balance for limited periods of time.
• Ability to occasionally reach, bend, stoop and lift up to 30 lbs. *
• Ability to grasp and hold up to 25 lbs.*
• Ability to hear normal voice level communications in person or through the telephone.
• Ability to speak clearly and understandably.
• Ability to smell.

Success Factors

• Alignment with Company Mission and Core Values
• Excellent Time Management/Organized
• Open Communication/Positive
• Goal Driven
• Excellent Customer Service
• Juggles Multiple Priorities
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail