Medical Assistant II - Cardiology

Job description

Scheduled Hours 40 Position Summary: Prepares and maintains exam rooms, prepares charts, obtains reports and records; assists with patient flow and ensures the overall smooth running of the clinical office. Job Description: Primary Duties & Responsibilities: Patient Care Duties: - Interacts directly with patients in clinic setting and completes clinical tasks, which may include obtaining vital signs, conducting EKGs, completing a phlebotomy and verifying medications. - Prepares for office hours by doing tasks, such as obtaining charts, scheduling tests and preparing exam rooms. - Assists with examinations, procedures and lab tests. - May assist with renewal and authorization of non-narcotic medications per standing orders and department guidelines. - May administer medications under the order of physicians or nurse practitioner (this includes vaccines and intramuscular and subcutaneous injections). Communication and Documentation: - Directs patient flow, assists with special procedures/treatments and completes requisitions. - Routes phone messages, patient questions and telephone communications to appropriate personnel. - Assists with care coordination by doing tasks outlined under...