What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at Carient Heart & Vascular?
Carient Heart & Vascular is a cardiology practice dedicated to providing our patients with the highest level of care. We are looking for a friendly and professional Medical Assistant to join our patient focused clinical team of professionals at our multi-location cardiovascular practice. This Medical Assistant will provide primary clinical support to our providers and patients through teamwork ensuring quality and efficient patient care.
Responsibilities:
Rooming patient, assess and obtain vital signs, reason for visit, weight, verify medications, record new medications, perform EKG when indicated, review patient chart, document clinical and progress notes, record all necessary medical information including allergies.
Ability to perform EKGs, ETT set-up, Holter monitors, event monitors/cleaning and tracking of machines.
Record and report laboratory and test results received from external laboratories and hospitals.
Provide professional teamwork effort throughout the medical practice by assisting physicians, clinical staff, technicians, and front office as assigned by the Clinical Manager.
Relay patient information to Physicians.
Perform walk-in blood pressure checks.
Provide pertinent education and instruction to patients in need of medical treatment.
Assist in patient call backs under the direction of the Clinical Manager and/or Physicians.
Perform medical calls to pharmacies including medication refills, pre-authorization of medications.
Call patients with normal test or lab results.
Provide an orderly and clean environment in exam rooms and patient restrooms, prepare exam room for patient and restock medical supplies daily.
Job Requirements:
Completion of certified Medical Assistant program preferred
Current BLS preferred
Medical Office Experience (cardiology is plus)
Basic Computer Skills
Previous EMR experience preferred
Maintain a positive attitude and always strive for exceptional patient service.
May be required to commute to multi office locations *Manassas, Woodbridge, Stafford, Annandale, Warrenton, Haymarket, and Vienna*
We are an equal opportunity employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $1.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person