Medical Assistant Job at Via Vitae MSO, Inc/Pacific Cardiovascular Associates Medical..., Laguna Hills, CA

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  • Via Vitae MSO, Inc/Pacific Cardiovascular Associates Medical...
  • Laguna Hills, CA

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Cardiology Medical Assistant provides direct quality care and treatment to patients requiring Cardiovascular-related services. Promotes patient’s physical comfort and provides emotional support to the patient and family.

Responsibilities:

• Responds to all calls in a professional manner.

• Takes accurate messages and ensures delivery to appropriate personnel.

• Documents telephone contacts per policies and procedures.

• Competently relays phone messages regarding symptomatic patients, ensuring legibility and accuracy.

• Refers telephone messages to appropriate personnel.

• Facilitates provider assessments by gathering information according to established policies and procedures.

• Previews medical records (M.R.) charts prior to appointments, ensuring all pertinent records are included.

• Monitors patient status during specialized procedures and gathers relevant data.

• Documents appropriate patient care information in the M.R. chart and maintains it.

• Administers medication, treatments, and tests as ordered, adhering to state statutes and policies.

• Acts as a patient advocate in coordinating and delivering quality care.

• Consistently strives to meet patient expectations for service, ensuring comfort and safety.

• Completes patient teaching using established protocols as required.

Team Communication and Coordination (10%)

• Facilitates communication and team involvement among providers, staff, patients, and service partners.

• Shares information timely and accurately.

• Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures, including safety and confidentiality standards.

• Pursues professional development and supports staff training.

• Reviews and complies with the Code of Business Conduct and all applicable policies, laws, and regulations.

• Participates in quality management activities.

• Assists with projects as assigned by the supervisor

Minimum Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required)

• LVN (Unrestricted License) or Certified Medical Assistant with active certification from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA); must have passed the national certification exam ( not just a certificate of completion from a training program ).

• Basic Life Support Certification (required)

• Associate Degree (preferred)

Experience and Skills

• 2-4 years of related experience

• Strong organizational, project, and time management skills

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general PC use

• Knowledge of medical terminology and electronic medical records

• Bilingual (preferred)

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent: sitting, standing, walking, reaching, talking, and hearing (34-66% of the day)

• Occasional: bending, climbing, kneeling, reaching at or above shoulders (11-33% of the day)

• Infrequent: crawling or crouching (1-11% of the day)

• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 25 pounds

• Occasional travel

Pay range:

Certified Medical Assistant: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

LVN: $30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Job Tags

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