MEDICAL ASSISTANT- CARDIOLOGY - Excela Health

$2,500 Sign on Bonus

Recently Increased Wages and Sign On Bonus available! Job Summary The Medical Assistant performs basic direct patient care activities, such as lab tests, treatments, and medication/immunization administration

These are performed under the direction of the Nurse and/or the physician in preparation for the patient's examination and treatment

The incumbent carries out clerical activities, quality control activities, performance improvement initiatives, etc

in support of the physician practice as assigned

This position also serves as a resource for the clerical/clinical staff in the practice

Essential Job Functions + Deliver direct and indirect patient care in accordance with hospital/physician practices policies, procedures, and protocols

+ Assist to collects patient healthcare data, including VS, weight, chief complaint and pain assessment as directed

+ Complete patient care treatments and testing as ordered

+ Comply with completeness, accuracy and timeliness of documentation

+ Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures

+ Communicate pertinent information of actual or potential problems to the physician or nurse

+ Perform clerical functions in support of patient care and office functions

+ Answer telephone calls, taking accurate messages and relaying them to the appropriate staff

+ Obtain and verify accurate patient demographic and insurance information entering it into the billing system

+ Accurately enter codes, based on diagnosis given, and enters codes and charges into billing system

+ Complete forms and letters necessary for continued patient care

+ Provide for patient safety in compliance with hospital and physician practice policies

+ Label all patient specimens with identifiers per policy

+ Adhere to infection control process, including standard precautions, to reduce the risk of acquiring or transmitting infections

+ Assist in continuous survey readiness or inspections and surveys

+ Perform all quality control, monitoring functions and reports out of range information immediately to supervisor

+ Consistently practice National Patient Safety Goals

+ Knowledge of and/or ability to schedule surgery, procedures, and testing for patients

+ Exit counseling which includes education, scheduling of testing and providing patients with necessary information

+ Prepare charts for clinic sessions and obtain vital signs and weight

+ Perform control studies and completes log books according to policy

+ Perform phlebotomy procedures, reads the test results, and documents accordingly

+ Prepare the exam rooms and stocks supplies daily

+ Provide pre and post-examination education and counseling

+ Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications + High School Diploma, GED or next level of higher education

+ Successful completion of Medical Assistant program or experience as a Medical Assistant for three (3) years continuous OR Certified EMT/Paramedic under the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians

+ Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment, and knowledge of legal aspects and liability of nursing practice

+ Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience

+ Knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications, including Outlook and Excel

Preferred Qualifications + Previous outpatient office experience

License, Certification & Clearances + Medical Assistant Certification preferred

+ Act 33 with renewal + Act 34 with renewal + Act 73 FBI Clearance + Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the America Heart Association (CPR and AED) program

Supervisory Responsibilities + This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work + Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.)

+ Travel may be expected locally between Excela Health locations

LEAN + Actively promotes a Lean work culture by performing team member duties to encourage consistent use of LEAN principles and processes, including continually seeking work process improvements

Recognizes the necessity of taking ownership of one’s own motivation, morale, performance and professional development

Strives for behavior consistent with being committed to Excela’s missions, vision and values

AAP/EEO + Excela Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Excela Health to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class

Excela Health will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations

+ Ability to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below

Work Environment Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required

Essential – Absolute Necessity

Marginal – Minimal Necessity

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift

Physical Condition Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Extreme Heat x Extreme Cold x Heights x Confined Spaces x Extreme Noise(>85dB) x Mechanical Hazards x Use of Vibrating Tools x x Operates Vehicle x Operates Heavy Equipment x Use of Lifting/Transfer Devices x Rotates All Shifts x 8 Hours Shifts x x 10-12 Hours Shifts x x On-Call x Overtime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk) x x Travel Between Sites x x Direct Patient Care x x Respirator Protective Equipment x x Eye Protection x x Head Protection (hard hat) x Hearing Protection x Hand Protection x x Feet, Toe Protection x Body Protection x Latex Exposure x Solvent Exposure x Paint (direct use) Exposure x Dust (sanding) Exposure x Ethylene Oxide Exposure x Cytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure x Blood/Body Fluid Exposure x x Chemicals (direct use) Exposure x Mist Exposure x Wax Stripper (direct use) x Non-Ionizing Radiation Exposure x Ionizing Radiation Exposure x Laser Exposure x Physical DemandsWhen lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required

Essential – Absolute Necessity

Marginal – Minimal Necessity

Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift

Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift

Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift

Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift

Physical Condition Essential Marginal Constantly Frequently Occasionally Rarely Never Bending (Stooping) x x Sitting x x Walking x x Climbing Stairs x x Climbing Ladders x Standing x x Kneeling x x Squatting (Crouching) x x Twisting/Turning x x Keyboard/Computer Operation x x Gross Grasp x x Fine Finger Manipulation x x Hand/Arm Coordination x x Pushing/Pulling(lbs

of force) x x Carry x x Transfer/Push/Pull Patients x x Seeing Near w/Acuity x x Feeling (Sensation) x x Color Vision x x Hearing Clearly x x Pulling/Pushing Objects Overhead x x Reaching Above Shoulder Level x x Reaching Forward x x Lifting Floor to Knuckle x 20# Lifting Seat Pan to Knuckle x 20# Lifting Knuckle to Shoulder X 5# Lifting Shoulder to Overhead x Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant

However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information

41 CFR 60-1.35(c)