Cardiology Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Clinic Support

Rochester Regional Health; Brighton (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Cardiology department. The role involves clinical tasks such as vitals, EKGs, phlebotomy, and patient education, along with administrative duties to maintain smooth clinic operations.

Responsibilities include pre-visit planning, medication management support, and coordinating with providers. Strong customer service and communication skills are essential; an Associates degree and MA certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree preferred
• 2 years of pre-hospital care activities or acute/critical care experience preferred
• Strong customer service, computer, and communication skills
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred
• For Elder ONE Employment: 1 year experience with frail, elderly population preferred

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-visit planning, close care gaps, and complete health maintenance and registry work.
• Obtain and document patient vital signs, history, and screenings; promptly report abnormalities.
• Perform EKGs, phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and collect/process specimens for external testing.
• Assist providers and nursing staff during procedures and clinical care activities.
• Review and pend medication refills and provider orders; assist with prior authorizations and patient forms.
• Provide patient education and instructions under provider or RN guidance.
• Maintain exam/treatment rooms and equipment, including stocking, cleaning, calibration, and sterilization preparation.
• Order and track clinical supplies; assemble information packets and support provider communications.
• Support patient flow through check-in/check-out, scheduling, referrals, insurance verification, and phone management.
• Escort patients to ancillary services (e.g., lab, radiology) as needed.
• Manage medical records through abstraction, scanning, and filing of health maintenance and test reports.
• Compile data from patient records for quality assurance and improvement activities when requested.
• Process payments and charge entry; manage non-clinical office supplies and distribute mail.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure smooth practice operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Computer skills

Education

Associates degree preferred

Medical Assistant Certification preferred

Job description

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Cardiology department. The role involves clinical tasks such as vitals, EKGs, phlebotomy, and patient education, along with administrative duties to maintain smooth clinic operations.

Responsibilities include pre-visit planning, medication management support, and coordinating with providers. Strong customer service and communication skills are essential; an Associates degree and MA certification are preferred.