Medical Assistant Cardiology

Medical AssistantJob Description:Baptist Health Medical GroupCardiologySt. Matthews areaFirst Shift/Full TimeEligible for $2000 SignOn BonusSign-on bonus is reserved for new hires meeting eligibility criteriaEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Manages the coordination and flow of patients throughout the patients visit to create an exceptional patient experience.Proactively check the provider's schedule and review information within the patient record to ensure that all required information is available prior to their visit.Proactively obtains any missing information from the patient to ensure that medical records are accurate and up to date, which helps to ensure better care is being provided.Upon arrival, captures patient's vital signs, past medical, social and family history, medication usage and preferred pharmacy information.Ensures compliance with all state and federal regulatory requirements including HIPAA/OSHA compliance.Able to respond to patient call backs and phone in prescription refill requests.Able to administer medication and injections, as directed by Physician/ProviderAble to perform phlebotomy on patients, as directed by the Physician/ProviderAble to perform EKG's, PFT's spirometry, nebulizer treatments and ear irrigations, and other procedures, as required by the practice and directed by the Physician/ProviderAble to perform in-office lab testing such as glucose testing, strep screens, pregnancy tests, urinalysis, and HgA1c as directed by the physician/provider.Able to perform sterilization on instruments used for minor procedures/surgeries according to the CDC recommended guidelines.Maintains all certifications/licensures as required by the scope of the role being performed.Requirements for Certified Medical Assistant:Current MA Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCTBasic computer skills, specifically with navigating within databases containing highly confidential information.Basic Life SupportIf you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.