What are the responsibilities and job description for the CMA for Anticoagulation Clinic position at Alaska Heart & Vascular Institute?
Description
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:
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an approved Certified Medical Assistant program.
Experience:
Description
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:
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of an approved Certified Medical Assistant program.
Experience:
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 patient’s 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.
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
Qualifications
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.
Description
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 patient’s 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.
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
Qualifications
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.
Salary : $20 - $25
