What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Assistant position at US Heart & Vascular?
US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Assistant to join our team at Cardiology Specialist of Acadian in Lafayette, LA to assist Provider(s) in daily operations of his/her clinic and patient care.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Take direction for daily assignments from physician’s RN or Nursing Manager.
- Greet patients in a friendly and professional manner and escorts them to the examination room.
- Take vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, temperature) and height and weight measurements; accurately enters results in patient’s chart.
- Review and update medical history with each patient.
- Accurately complete and update patient medical record.
- Perform procedures (ex: EKG, stress test, etc.) according to protocol as needed.
- Follow all physician’s orders for patient care and carries out in timely manner
- Adhere to universal blood and body fluid precautions.
- Adhere to OSHA guidelines and participate in safety program.
- Return patient calls within 24 hours.
- Ensure that physician is notified of all pertinent test results.
- Refer patients to appropriate outside testing and appointments as instructed by the physician.
- Correctly schedule hospital procedures as prescribed by physician; notify Pre-Cert dept in advance.
- Perform any other services deemed reasonable by physician or supervisor.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Completion of an accredited medical assistant or nursing program
- Minimum of 2 years' experience in performing clinical activities in a medical environment.
- Basic medical office procedures and medical terminology, preferably cardiology
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