PET/CT & Nuclear Medicine Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking to hire Medical Assistants!

**Pay will be based on experience***

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Medical Assistants to support daily clinic operations and ensure seamless patient care. This role involves a combination of administrative, diagnostic, and clinical coordination duties within a fast-paced cardiology practice. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, efficient, and committed to maintaining a high standard of patient service.

Key Responsibilities:

Clinic & Diagnostic Coordination:

• Review and prepare clinic schedules (Clinic/Ox) daily and for upcoming weeks

• Check each upcoming patient for required studies, EKGs, or hospital records

• Identify and collect all diagnostic results related to scheduled patients

• Ensure orders are placed for diagnostics; identify appropriate covering diagnoses if needed

• Follow up on add-ons for diagnostic studies and update appointments accordingly

• Confirm and update insurance coverage, especially for Holter monitors

Patient Record & Communication Management:

• Input missing hospital records and diagnostic reads into EMR

• Check and respond to faxes and emails

• Monitor and manage clinical inbox daily; ensure all items are addressed and closed by end of day

• Review CAM reports and flag any abnormalities for provider review

• Manage refill requests and prior authorizations for prescriptions

• Assist patients with medication assistance programs as needed

Clinical Support & Patient Interaction:

• Triage patients and prepare for clinical visits

• Perform and upload Holter/Event monitor studies; place monitors as needed

• Clean and maintain in-house Holters

• Draw labs, confirm orders, follow up on lab results

• Complete any required forms or clearances related to diagnostics

• Perform stress tests as assigned

• Schedule follow-up appointments and manage no-show patient diagnostics

Administrative Duties:

• Ensure diagnostic forms are printed and ready when needed

• Prepare any medication or device samples for pick-up

• Support overall clinical operations and maintain compliance with documentation and quality care standards

Qualifications:

• Certified Medical Assistant or equivalent clinical training

• 2 years of experience in a cardiology or high-volume specialty clinic preferred

• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask

• Excellent organizational and communication skills