Medical Assistant Certified - Cardiology

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Care

- Room patients and obtain vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, height, weight, and BMI.

- Collect and document patient medical histories, medications, allergies, and chief complaints.

- Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.

- Under supervision of provider, Assist during examinations and minor procedures.

- Administer immunizations as authorized and within scope of practice. Under Provider supervision

- Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection as needed.

Cardiology-Specific Responsibilities

- Perform EKGs/ECGs

- Prepare and educate patients for cardiac diagnostic testing, including:

Stress testing, Holter monitor placement and removal, Event monitor placement and removal

- Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, Echocardiogram preparation

- Monitor patients during cardiac testing as directed, under provider supervision.

- Download, process, and transmit cardiac monitoring data.

- Educate patients on cardiac medications, diet, exercise, and follow-up care as directed by providers.
other duties as assigned

Administrative Support

- Schedule appointments, procedures, and diagnostic testing.

- Obtain insurance authorizations and referrals as required.

- Manage patient communications, including phone calls, portal messages, and follow-up instructions.

- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).

- Process prescription refill requests according to office protocols, under provider supervision/delegation.

Quality and Compliance

- Adhere to HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, and safety standards.

- Maintain examination rooms, supplies, and equipment.

- Ensure proper sterilization and cleaning procedures.

- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits.

- Maintain competency and certification requirements.

Requirements:

Certified Medical Assistant-
High school Diploma or equivalent or higher
1 year experience in direct patient care
Cardiology experience preferred
AHA BLS Certification
Possess exceptional communication skills, critical thinking skills, and independent decision-making skills.