MA / Medical Assistant - Cardiovascular Services - Full Time - Days

Position Summary:

Functions as a member of the clinic staff. Assists physicians, nurses, and techs in routine and specialized patient care tasks. Maintains center supplies. Supports the practice by utilizing his/her clinical knowledge and expertise in a clerical capacity such as registration, scheduling, data management and patient calls.

Accountabilities:

1. Performs basic patient care preparation, preliminary patient observations and documentation to facilitate the flow of patients in the clinic setting.

2. Communication/documentation of all patient and office information accurately and completely to the appropriate parties and charts following HIPAA guidelines.

3. Accurate patient registration and scheduling per clinic guidelines including completion of clinic work queues.

4. Effective use of supplies including inventory, ordering and restocking.

5. Appropriate use of infection control practices, regulatory and hospital guidelines and policies.

6. Use patient centered care concepts to provide a positive experience for patients and co-workers.

7. Promote teamwork to assist providers and peers in the clinic with patient care and clinical procedures.

8. Performs other duties as assigned by the office manager.

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  Education: Medical Assistant training or equivalent clinical experience
• Skills: Communication and computer skills
• Certification: Must obtain certification within 60 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Years of Experience: 1 to 2 years

Additional Experience:

• Must have strong organizational, computer and communication skills.
• Requires independent judgment and problem solving abilities and effective interpersonal skills to interact both in person and by phone.
• Must keep patient information confidential as required by HIPAA and other research related requirements.

Working Conditions:

• Personal Protective Equipment: Must be able to tolerate use of contact precautions.
• Physical Demands: Must be able to move about the office between workstations. Must be able to occasionally move, lift, and/or carry medium weight objects or materials.

ProMedica is a mission-based, not-for-profit integrated healthcare organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. For more information, please visit www.promedica.org/about-promedica

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact employment@promedica.org

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