CMA for Anticoagulation Clinic

JOB TITLE: CMA for Anticoagulation Clinic

DEPARTMENT: Coumadin Clinic

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: This is a non-exempt position that under the direction of the Cardiologist and/or NP, the Certified Medical Assistant, assists the specialty provider in the delivery of patient care in Anticoagulation Clinic.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Basic understanding of coagulation, antithrombotic therapy and thrombogenesis.
• Basic understanding of Warfarin and other anticoagulants used in the outpatient setting.
• Performs patient interview and assess patients needs regarding upcoming visits and/or procedures and any current concerns with anticoagulant medications.
• Assessment skills to identify the signs and symptoms of emergent side effects of treatment, and when to refer to the pharmacist or primary cardiologist.
• Provide phone calls to patients to communicate medication dosages and next labs tests for homebound and nursing home patients on our remote monitoring service (Acelis).
• Compliance with Universal Precautions and hospital as well as clinical guidelines for blood specimen collection.

PAY RANGE: $20-25/hr to start (dependent upon experience and education)

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Colonial Life Elective Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Profit Sharing 401K
• HSA
• FSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• PTO- starting at up to 5.84 hours per pay period (increases with years of service)
• 8 paid holidays per year
• FMLA

This job description is intended to provide basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

Education: Graduate of an approved Certified Medical Assistant program.

Experience:

• Preferred: Six months experience with laboratory and blood drawing skills.
• Minimum: One year of experience in acute care medical-surgical or cardiovascular setting.

Certificate/License: CMA Certificate and current BLS certification.