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-month CTH - conversion rate of (USD)22-(USD)25/hourly commensurate with experience.
LOCAL candidates only!
Cardiology setting - EKG experience required.
MA will need to take vital signs and update medications.
HIPPA & medical terminology training will be given during onboarding on site.
MA certification IS required!
BLS required.
Must have experience working as a MA - 4-5 years.
- Interacts directly with patients in clinic setting and completes tasks, which may include obtaining vital signs, completion of EKGs, phlebotomy and verification of medications.
- Prepares for office hours by doing tasks such as obtaining charts, scheduling tests and preparing exam rooms.
- Assists with examinations, procedures and lab tests.
- May assist with renewal and authorization of non-narcotic medications per standing orders and department guidelines.
- May administer medications under the order of physicians or nurse practitioner (this includes vaccines and IM and
subcutaneous injections).
- Directs patient flow, assists with special procedures/treatments and completes requisitions. Routes phone messages, patient questions and telephone communications to appropriate personnel.
- Assists with care coordination by doing tasks outlined under the department guidelines, such as calling patients with test results, scheduling appointments, assisting physician with return calls; scheduling surgeries, diagnostic procedures and admissions; and monitoring new and return patient contacts, including scheduling of appointments and follow-up appointments.
- Completes necessary paperwork and documentation in a timely manner.
- Answers basic questions from patient/family regarding treatments, diagnosis and procedures.
- If order entry in the electronic medical record is part of the job function, completes requisitions/orders per Washington University guidelines.
- Monitors supply inventory, ensuring adequate supplies, equipment or garments are available and that they comply with regulations.
- Cleans and stocks exam rooms and sterilizes instruments.
- Maintains required HIPAA compliance, skills/competencies and participates in in-services, staff programs, continuing education and cross-training programs according to established standards and Washington University policies.
- Complies with OSHA, state and federal regulatory sources/standards.
- Participates in quality improvement activities to ensure appropriate clinical outcomes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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| Skills: |
- Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program is highly preferred.
- One or more years of supervisory or team leader experience.
- Three or more years of Medical Assistant experience.
- Interactive communication skills with ability to work with physicians, patients, families, significant others and support staff.
- Strong interpersonal organizational and telephone skills, working knowledge of anatomy and physiology, fundamentals of medical terminology and experience/knowledge working with electronic medical records.
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