Medical Assistant - Cardiology

Medical Assistant - Cardiology

Verifies patient information by interviewing patients, taking vital signs, medication reconciliation, confirming purpose of visit or treatment, performing EKG and cardiac heart monitor hook up. Other clerical tasks may include: insurance eligibility verification, pre-authorizations requests, scheduling appointments.

What You'll Do

• Assist physicians, nurses, and other medical staff by performing clinical and administrative duties under the direction of a physician
• Clinical duties may include measuring vital signs, performing EKGs, hooking up heart monitors, and performing medication reconciliations
• Administrative duties may include insurance eligibility verification, medical report transcription, answering phones, scheduling appointments, and other clerical duties
• Advanced clinical opportunities include work as a stress technician, EKG interpreter, patient liaison, and supervisor.

Qualifications

• One or more years of experience working as a Medical Assistant preferred
• High school diploma or GED required
• Proficiency with computers and EMR systems
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

You're Great for This Role If You Have:

• Bilingual in Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, and/or Spanish
• Prior cardiology experience

Environmental Job Requirements and Working Conditions

• This position is located in-office. Cross-coverage across Southern California Heart Center, with clinics in San Gabriel or City of Industry
• The target pay range for this role is $21-$24/hr. This salary range represents our national target range for this role.

Astrana Health is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. If you require assistance in applying for open positions due to a disability, please email us to request an accommodation.

Additional Information: The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

About Astrana Health, Inc.

Astrana Health (NASDAQ: ASTH) is a physician-centric, technology-powered healthcare management company. We are building and operating a novel, integrated, value-based healthcare delivery platform to empower our physicians to provide the highest quality of end-to-end care for their patients in a cost-effective manner. Our mission is to combine our clinical experience, best-in-class delivery network, and technological expertise to improve patient outcomes, increase access to healthcare, and make the US healthcare system more efficient. Our platform currently empowers over 20,000 physicians to provide care for over 1.7 million patients nationwide. Our rapid growth and unique position at the intersection of all major healthcare stakeholders (payer, provider, and patient) gives us an unparalleled opportunity to combine clinical and technological expertise to improve patient outcomes, increase access to quality healthcare, and reduce the waste in the US healthcare system.