Certified Medical Assistant - Cardiology

Reading Hospital; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Reading Hospital is seeking a Medical Assistant (MA) to gather and screen patients, perform clerical duties, and assist healthcare providers. Ideal candidates must be certified or registered and have a high school diploma or equivalent.

The MA will handle patient flow, perform vital sign checks, and maintain electronic medical records. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required for this role, which offers vital pathways into healthcare.

Qualifications

• Must be a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.
• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.

Responsibilities

• Gather, screen, communicate and act based on delegation from a provider.
• Perform clerical and direct patient care duties.
• Schedule appointments and update electronic medical records.
• Room patients and take medical histories.
• Prepare exam room for procedures.

Skills

Computer Skills

Excellent Communications Skills

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

General Clerical Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED or Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program

Job description

Job Summary

Medical assistant (MA) is positioned within the workforce to gather, screen, communicate and act based on delegation from a provider, registered nurse or licensed practical nurse as per scope of practice.

Responsibilities

• Medical assistant (MA) is positioned within the workforce to gather, screen, communicate and act based on delegation from a provider, registered nurse or licensed practical nurse as per scope of practice.
• The MA performs a combination of clerical and direct patient care duties.
• Clerical responsibilities include greeting patients, answering telephones, scheduling appointments, and updating patients electronic medical record (EMR).
• Clinical responsibilities include rooming patients, taking medical histories, performing and recording vital signs, preparing exam room for procedures, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination, facilitation of patient flow through the office, and assisting the Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant during examinations.

Prerequisites

Must be a Certified or Registered Medical Assistant.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• Completes and maintains all competencies and trainings as required for role.
• High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program

Experience

• No experience

Certification and Licensure

• BLS Certification
• Current Medical Assistant Certification awarded through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), National Association of Healthcare Professionals (NAHP) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA). Medical Assistant Certification other than those listed requires THMG Leadership Approval.

Required Skills

• Computer Skills to include use and navigation
• Excellent Communications Skills
• Excellent Interpersonal Skills
• General Clerical Skills