What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Medical Assistant (Certified preferred) position at Cardiovascular Institute South?
Who We Are:
Cardiovascular Institute of the South, a leading organization dedicated to advancing heart health through innovation and excellence, is part of a national cardiology platform, Cardiovascular Logistics (CVL). Together, we share the same mission to provide our patients with the highest quality cardiovascular care available. Join our team and be a part of an organization that is dedicated to improving patient outcomes and shaping the future of heart health.
What We Offer:
- Choice of three health insurance plans
- Dental insurance coverage
- Vision insurance coverage
- 401(k) with company match and profit-sharing plan
- Company-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Company-paid life insurance for you and your family
- Access to company-provided training and educational resources
- Eligibility for annual merit-based performance increases
- Accrued General Purpose Time (GPT)
- Eight company-paid holidays
- Special company events, including Christmas parties, Family Day, employee engagement activities, and Spirit Days
- Complimentary Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees and their dependents
About the Role
- Support clinical staff and physicians in providing direct and indirect patient care focused on mobility, diagnostic testing, phlebotomy, and pre/post-procedure support.
- Assist patients throughout provider visits, in-office procedures, and diagnostic testing to enhance their care experience.
- Perform both clinical and clerical duties, including documentation, patient education, and office reception tasks.
- Deliver care in a warm, professional, and team-oriented manner consistent with CIS’s mission and values.
How You’ll Drive Our Mission Forward
- Collect and document vital signs, medical history, medications, and other relevant data to support accurate and complete provider evaluations.
- Execute physician orders in the EMR, including scheduling tests, performing EKGs, drawing blood, and setting up monitors.
- Provide patient education on diagnostic procedures and ensure accurate preparation and consent for testing.
- Facilitate patient flow and communication by coordinating messages between departments and updating wait times.
- Maintain clean, stocked, and organized exam and procedure rooms; perform weekly OSHA and safety checks.
- Support the front office with scheduling, patient registration, insurance verification, and maintaining HIPAA compliance.
- Exhibit professional communication and relationships with patients, families, and team members.
What Makes You a Great Match
- Certified as a CMA, RMA, CCMA, NRCMA, or NCMA through an approved agency, preferred.
- Active Basic Life Support certification.
- Skilled in performing EKGs, venipuncture, monitor setup, and patient mobility assistance.
- Proficient with EMR systems, documentation, and electronic communication across departments.
- Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to patient-centered care.
- Reliable, adaptable, and able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Dedicated to professional conduct, HIPAA compliance, and continuous quality improvement in patient care.