CMA / CNA

Description

Winchester Cardiology and Vascular Medicine (WCVM), along with Panhandle Cardiology, stands as the premier cardiology practice in the northern Shenandoah Valley. We offer an attractive compensation package, including two medical plans with no cost to employees, Dental and Vision coverage, and additional supplemental coverages such as Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity. New hires receive 3 weeks of PTO, 8 paid holidays, and access to a 401(k) plan for retirement savings. Our practice prioritizes work-life balance, operating Monday through Friday from 8AM to 4:30PM

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assist the physicians and physician assistants with the examination and treatment of patients, along with performing tasks to keep the clinical office running smoothly.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Greets patients and escorts them to the examination rooms.
• Takes vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, respirations) as well as height/weight and accurately records results in patient’s chart.
• Records all of the patient’s current medications in the appropriate section of the chart – to be updated each visit.
• Performs electrocardiogram per protocol.
• Brief review of interim history pertinent to physician seeing patient.
• Notify physician of any significant health changes or hospitalizations.
• Obtain any necessary reports, hospital records, etc. to assist in patient care.
• Reviews and assists in completion of forms required by physician prior to examination (e.g., health questionnaire, health history, etc.).
• Notifies provider when patient is ready for examination.
• Assists physician with examinations and procedures as needed.
• Answers telephone and acts as a patient relations representative for the practice by taking care of the needs of the caller within the scope of his/her knowledge and practices standards.
• Schedules patient’s appointments, tests and referrals according to practice standards.
• Adhere to OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.
• Monitor, order and stock clinical supplies.
• Maintain clean and orderly exam rooms.
• Informs the provider of acute or significant changes in the patient’s condition or symptomatology and provides follow up care as directed.
• Organizes and prepares the charts for clinic.
• Performs other tasks or services deemed necessary by the physician or administrator.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Current licensure as a CNA/CMA
• Basic Life Support / CPR card within 90 days of employment.
• At least one year of medical office, clinic or other healthcare setting experience preferred.
• Comfort with use EKG machine, sphygmomanometer and basic clinical tools.
• Physical lifting up to 50lbs.
• Ability to make a great first impression and sustain it; employ tact, diplomacy and compassion with all types of people; maintain cooperative relationships with staff members, patients and physicians; prioritize duties appropriately, maintain privacy with information according to HIPAA guidelines; perform functions with accuracy and integrity.