Medical Assistant

As a Medical Assistant at Phoenix Heart , you will be an integral part of our high-performing cardiology team. In this critical support role, you will help deliver top-tier care to our patients by providing clinical and administrative assistance that ensures efficient, compassionate, and seamless healthcare delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting cardiologist and nurse practitioners in clinical procedures and examinations

• Recording patient medical histories, vital signs, and other relevant information accurately

• Maintaining and updating electronic health records (HER) with accuracy and confidentiality

• Visually screening patients for urgent needs; calling emergency services when necessary

• Ensuring a clean and organized patient care environment

• Assisting with medical equipment maintenance and sterilization

• Assisting with incoming/outgoing calls and messages; documenting calls and actions taken

• Participating in the monitoring of patients with chronic disease and extended care benefits including verification of eligibility and status of service

• Participating as a member of the interdisciplinary team

• Assisting co-workers, to include, but not limited to floating to other locations

• Demonstrating a high level of professionalism, empathy, and patient-centered care

Requirements

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Medical Assistant, preferably in cardiology

• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant program

• Able to perform complex medical assistant tasks including test/treatments within the clinical scope

• BLS certified, or able to attain certification within 30 days of employment

• Excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to interact effectively and work efficiently with people at all levels in the organization

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities

• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPPA regulations

• High level of proficiency with PC based software programs

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

• National Medical Assistant Certification

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, sitting, bending, or crouching

• Manual dexterity and repetitive hand/wrist movements.

• Communication with patients, vendors, and staff.

• Move, position, and transport of patients in excess of 90 lbs.

• Move, position, and transport department materials in excess of 20 lbs.

• Ability to distinguish color, near and far acuity, depth perception and peripheral field of vision

• Operate office productive machinery such as an EKG system, computer, and printer

• Frequent use of gloves and/or Personal Protective Equipment.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

• Extremes of hot and cold temperatures

• Hazardous materials

• Exposure to Blood borne Pathogens

• Exposure to infectious airborne particles

• Risk of needle stick

• Occasional overtime may be required