Medical Assistant

Medical Assistant at Phoenix Heart

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

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