Medical Assistant/Cardiology

MCR Health, Inc; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

MCR Health, Inc in Bradenton, FL is seeking a Medical Assistant to ensure quality patient care and effective communication with healthcare providers. The ideal candidate should be a Certified Medical Assistant with 1–2 years of experience and must possess a current BLS Certification.

The role includes tasks such as providing vital signs, collaborating on patient needs, and maintaining a drug-free workplace with pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of medical assistant experience preferred.
• Proof of externship hours from an accredited program required.
• Current BLS Certification and ACLS Certification if in Cardio Department.

Responsibilities

• Provide vital signs and interview patients.
• Collaborate with healthcare providers on patient needs.
• Ensure timely authorization for medications and DME.

Skills

Certified or Registered Medical Assistant

Experience in patient care

Strong communication skills

Knowledge of vital signs

Education

Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program

Current BLS Certification

Job description

Medical Assistant/ASI Clinic

Work Location: Bradenton, FL

As Part Of This Role, You Will

• Adheres to the time and attendance policy as written in the employee handbook
• Must be able to float to alternative locations as instructed by your supervisor, with short notice, and ensure adequate site coverage
• Responsible for providing vital signs, interviewing the patient/family, and charting
• Collaborates with healthcare providers in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the needs of patients and peers
• Maintains positive, effective communication with providers, supervisors, peers, and subordinates
• Ensures Provider’s orders are directed to the various appropriate departments
• Knowledgeable / Assist providers as requested with exams, procedures, removal of sutures, etc.
• Completes medication and DME authorizations for patients in a timely manner
• Knowledgeable in walk‑in triage and interventions regarding patients' age under the leadership of the Clinical Nurse Leader

Requirements

• Certified or Registered Medical Assistant with 1–2 years’ experience preferred
• Graduate from an accredited Medical Assistant Program required
• Submit proof of externship hours from an accredited program required
• Ability to verify graduation from an accredited school
• Current BLS Certification through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Safety and Health Institute required
• Cardio Department ONLY: ACLS Certification through the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, or American Health and Safety Institute required
• Valid government or State ID

Summary

This individual assures that services are administered utilizing professional standards with a strong focus on quality, timely care, and exceptional customer service under the direction of the medical provider. Assist in the maintenance of an environment conducive to the health, training, and well‑being of peers and patients. This individual may have to float to sites as needed at the direction of the Department Head or designee.

MCR Health is a drug‑free workplace. All applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a pre‑employment drug test and background check.