Midwest Cardiovascular Institute·Elmhurst, Illinois
The Cardiovascular Medical Assistant supports the nursing team by collecting patient history, vital signs, and medical records. They also execute physician orders via the EMR system, including scheduling tests and facilitating patient discharge.
Nature of Duties: The responsibilities of the Cardiovascular Medical Assistant (CMA) include, but are not limited to:
Supporting the nursing team in collecting essential patient information, such as the chief complaint, medication list, allergies, vital signs, and medical history. The CMA also assists in obtaining and reviewing medical records for provider visits. The CMA communicates any concerns or issues to the nursing staff or provider. Under the direction of the nursing team, the CMA participates in patient care by following physician orders through the electronic medical record system, which may include scheduling diagnostic tests, lab work, electrocardiograms, and facilitating patient discharge.
Pay starting at $19.93
Candidates must hold a current certification from recognized bodies such as NHA, AMT, AAMA, NAHP, or NCCT. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.
Market context
In Illinois, cardiovascular medical assistant openings tend to draw steady interest because outpatient and specialty care settings need certified support staff who can handle both clinical and administrative tasks. This role is competitive for candidates with current CCMA or similar certification, BLS, and experience in cardiology workflows, and the listed requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your certification details and BLS status match the posting exactly.
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