Medical Assistant (MA and BLS Certification)

Private Cardiology Practice seeking a reliable, hard-working, experienced medical assistant who is looking for full-time, long-term employment for our Monroeville cardiology office. Candidate must be a quick learner with attention to detail and the ability to work independently. Some travel to alternate offices is required.

Job Responsibilities include both front and back office duties:

• Accompany patient to exam room, obtain vital signs, review medications and history with proper documentation in electronic health record.
• Check-in, eligibility, authorization, check-out, and procedure scheduling.
• Confirm appointments.
• Perform EKGs on patients.
• Obtain preauthorization for in-office and outpatient testing.
• Assist providers with in-office testing (stress echoes and nuclear stress tests)
• Answer and triage patient phone calls with proper documentation in the medical record.
• Provide patient education and instructions for in-office testing.
• Provide patient follow-up of testing results, lab results, and phone calls.
• Facilitate prescription refill requests.
• Keep patient exam rooms clean and organized between patients.
• Review provider schedules and prepare medical records prior to visit. Obtain all necessary records by using all provided resources and scan into chart prior to patient appointment.
• Carry out physician's orders including test scheduling, medication refills, patient transfers, etc., with proper follow-through.
• Work as a team player with all levels of staff as well as independently.
• Respect and maintain the security of medical records and patients health information according to HIPAA standards.
• Track medical supply and inventory and notify manager of needs.
• Provide our patients with excellent care.

Required work experience, skills, and education:

• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program.
• CPR certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• High level of professionalism and emotional maturity.
• Strong work ethic.
• Ability to work independently and reliably to accurately complete tasks.
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to wear PPE for extended periods of time.
• Prior experience as a Medical Assistant is preferred.

Additional Information:

• Full-time daylight position
• Monday through Friday (40 hours).
• Travel to satellite offices required.
• Serious candidates only

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Cardiology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Medical office: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Required)
• CCMA Certification (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person