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Medical Assistant Registered, FT, Cardiology Clinic

Unity Health

#Patient Care #Clinical Setting #Healthcare #Diagnostic Tests #Medical Assistant #Medical Office #Cardiology #X-ray #EKG

Quick overview

Responsible for preparing patients, assisting physicians with procedures and minor surgeries, and performing diagnostic tests. Acts as a liaison between physicians, patients, and outside healthcare agencies to maintain patient flow.

Requirements summary

Requires certification or registration as a Medical Assistant (RMA) from an accredited institution. Preference is given to candidates with at least 2 years of clinical medical office experience, including lab, EKG, and X-ray skills.

professional certificateEquipment MaintenancePatient EducationCare CoordinationPatient PreparationDiagnostic TestingClinical AssistanceEKGLab ProceduresX-rayMedical Communication

Job description

Education

Certified or registered Medical Assistant from and accredited institution required (RMA).

2. Training and Experience

Minimum of 2 years Medical office experience preferred in clinical setting. Lab, EKG and X-ray experience preferred...

3. Job Knowledge

Understands the role of working as part of a medical care team. Is aware of limitations as well as responsibilities. Skilled at effectively communicating with patients or their delegate.

4. Safety Sensitive

YES In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position.

Description

This individual is responsible for patient preparation, as well as, assisting the physician with procedures and minor surgeries. Also performs various diagnostic tests and patient education in the clinic. Maintains equipment and acts as liaison between the physician and all outside agencies to include hospitals, nursing homes, DME companies, pharmacies, HMO’s and other physician’s offices, as well as, with the patient. Supports other medical staff members as necessary to maintain patient flow.