Medical Assistant - Outpatient Cardiology

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Department

DH AMB CARDIO CLINIC PAV L

Job Summary

The Outpatient Cardiology Clinic provides comprehensive care for patients with a range of cardiovascular conditions, including hypertension, heart failure, arrhythmias, and post-cardiac procedure follow-ups. The clinic serves a diverse patient population, from individuals with chronic heart disease to those seeking preventive care. With a focus on patient education and advanced diagnostic tools, the clinic has seen over 1,000 patients annually, offering personalized treatment plans and collaborative care with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

The Cardiology Clinic Medical Assistant helps support 23 Cardiology providers with various specialties. We’re a group of passionate individuals who work together to achieve common goals while fostering a positive, fun, and respectful environment. If you’re looking for a place where your ideas are valued, your voice is heard, and you can make meaningful connections, you’ve found the right spot!

Key Responsibilities

• Rooming patients – (Vital signs, medication reconciliation, orthostatic vital signs, EKG’s)
• Scheduling – (New patient referrals, follow up appointments, diagnostic testing)
• Patient Reminder Calls
  
  

Essential Functions

• Accurately and efficiently takes vital signs and basic historical patient data. Identifies abnormal patient findings. Communicates patient concerns or significant changes in patient’s health status to provider or RN. (10%)
• Assists provider in setting up for procedures including aseptic and sterile techniques; provides safe administration of medications and immunizations (oral, IM, subcutaneous, and/or intradermal); obtains EKGs, orders appropriate tests as directed by provider; and schedules specialty and follow-up appointments as directed by provider. (10%)
• Prepares patients for examinations, assists with examinations, cast or splint applications, minor procedures a variety of other medically related tasks within their scope of knowledge. (10%)
• Assists in the coordination of clerical information necessary to provide patient care. This may include, but is not limited to:
• Referrals.
• Assisting patients with appointments if necessary.
• Faxing of pertinent medical information.
• Maintains patient medical record and other information. Ensures patient confidentiality
• Assists patients with the arrangement of tests and treatments prescribed by physician.
• Assisting the provider or registered nurse in providing routine treatment instructions.
• Test results & patient follow-up
  
  

(10%)

• Checks in patient by escorting patients from reception area to exam room and communicates information regarding any extended wait or delay in appointment time. (10%)
• Documents accurately and appropriately in patient medical record. (10%)
• Reports change in patient condition to appropriate health care provider in a timely manner. (10%)
• Prepares exam and treatment rooms with necessary instruments/supplies. Prepares and maintains clinical and office supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization and restocking of exam and treatment rooms. (10%)
• Maintains a safe environment by practicing sound safety and infection control practices according to agency policies and procedures. Helps to identify safety and infection control issues. (10%)
• Engages in performance appraisal on a routine basis by accepting and providing constructive feedback and integrates feedback into practice. Participates in competency reviews as required by department. Assumes accountability for achieving goals set jointly with the manager for the next evaluation period. Participates in the peer review process. (5%)
• May perform phlebotomy and perform various laboratory procedures after competency verified. Maintains safe collection and processing of laboratory specimens. (5%)
  
  

Education

• Certificate from a clinical Medical Assistant school required or,
• Accredited program of Licensed Practical Nursing with an active LPN license required.
  
  

Work Experience

• Completion of a 160 hour externship required,
  
  

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• 6 months direct patient care experience in an outpatient setting required.
  
  

Licenses

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross required.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of medical office practice.
• Knowledge of examination, diagnostic, and treatment room procedures.
• Knowledge of and the ability to use medical equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work environment.
• Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments as directed.
• Skill in taking vital signs.
• Skill in maintaining records and recording test results.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, employees, physicians and the public.
• Ability to maintain quality control standards.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to communicate clearly.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Ability to learn and be proficient in electronic health record documentation.
• Utilize equipment and technology safely to provide patient care, upon completion of training and competency for applicable clinical area.
  
  

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

Regular

Salary

$20.00 - $26.96 / hr

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans
• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes
• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
• Tuition reimbursement & assistance
• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching
• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer
  
  

Our Values

• Respect
• Belonging
• Accountability
• Transparency
  
  

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver’s 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado’s primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.