What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant / MA Cardiology position at Lovelace Westside Hospital?
Overview
You may be eligible for a sign on bonus up to $1,250.
Join our team as a day shift, part-time, Cardiology Care Center (WS) Medical Assistant (MA) in Albuquerque, NM.
Why Join Us?
Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better
- Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
- People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
- Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.
Get to Know Your Team:
- Lovelace Westside Hospital provides care to Albuquerque’s Westside and Rio Rancho, including a 24-hour emergency department and a wide range of inpatient and outpatient surgical capabilities such as Ear Nose and Throat (ENT), bariatric and orthopedic service lines.
Responsibilities
- Performs clinical and administrative duties that assist in the delivery of effective patient care within assigned areas.
- Greets patients, escorts them to an exam room and performs vitals and other related MA duties.
- Demonstrates knowledge of medical practice and patient care as it relates to the clinical setting and medical specialty.
- Adheres to policies, procedures, and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
Qualifications
Job Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
- At least 1 year cardiology experience.
- One year of recent experience working in a medical facility performing Medical Assistant duties or equivalent; OR, a recent graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program.
- Medical Equipment: AED, autoclave, BP cuffs (adult, infant, and pediatric), colposcopy, cryo unit, disposable equipment (gloves, goggles, gowns, etc), EKG machine, glycosometer, nebulizer, nitrogen cylinder, O2 cylinder, pulmonary function machine, pulse oximeter, scale (adult and infant), spirometer, stethoscope, thermometer, wheelchair, and woods lamp.
- Must maintain BLS certification; and, if required, maintain training in venipuncture.
Preferred Job Requirements:
- Completion of a medical assistant program from an accredited institution.
- Registered or nationally certified Medical Assistant
Salary : $1,250
