Cardiology Medical Assistant — Full-Time, $2k Sign-On

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Health and Dependent Care Flexible

Health Savings Account

401(k) Retirement Plan

Basic Life and AD&D insurance

Wellness Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Team Member Discounts

Job summary

Northwell Health is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant for our Cardiology practice in Danbury (111 Osborne Street). The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, 7:45am–5:30pm, with hours subject to department needs.

Bi-lingual Spanish candidates are preferred to support diverse patient families. The successful candidate will have a High School diploma or GED with 1 year MA/Secy experience, or be a new graduate from a Medical Assistant program, Nursing Assistant, or EMT certification; strong

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 1 year MA/Secy experience, or new graduate of Medical Assistant program, or Nursing Assistant training program, or EMT certification, or 3 years job related experience in a medical office.
• Basic medical knowledge and terminology.
• Skilled in obtaining accurate patient vital signs.
• Preference given to Bi-lingual Spanish candidates.
• Minimum Experience: one year

Responsibilities

• Greets patient and brings them to the clinical area and documents intake including vital signs, medications and allergies, verifies EMR reflects current PCP and referring provider.
• Transcribes and updates patient information in the patient record, including demographic and medical history as reported by the patient.
• Performs clerical and secretarial tasks, prepares patient charts, and handles related paperwork.
• Performs EMR Orders Reconciliation as directed.
• Maintains cleanliness and stocking of the examination area.
• Prepares patients for visits, including gowns, paperwork, supplies and educational materials.
• Conducts in-office testing and coordinates outside services as applicable.
• Collects, prepares and processes specimens and logs results in the patient record.
• Maintains equipment inventory and conducts routine upkeep and testing.
• Coaches colleagues in procedures as new staff join the group.
• Performs pathology and audits as directed.
• Demonstrates competencies for in-office procedures including setup, prep, and turnover under RN direction.
• Interacts with patients and colleagues per service standards and fulfills compliance duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bi-lingual Spanish

Vital signs

Data entry

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Northwell Health is seeking an experienced Medical Assistant for our Cardiology practice in Danbury (111 Osborne Street). The role is full-time, Monday–Friday, 7:45am–5:30pm, with hours subject to department needs.

Bi-lingual Spanish candidates are preferred to support diverse patient families. The successful candidate will have a High School diploma or GED with 1 year MA/Secy experience, or be a new graduate from a Medical Assistant program, Nursing Assistant, or EMT certification; strong