Medical Assistant - Cardiology

SSM Health; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health is seeking a Medical Assistant to assist with patient examinations and treatments. The role involves interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, and performing clerical duties in an outpatient clinic environment. This position offers a sign-on bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Flexible Payment Options

Upfront Tuition Coverage

Qualifications

• Assists with examination and treatment of patients under supervision.
• No experience required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and measures vital signs.
• Performs basic clerical duties and maintains treatment rooms.
• Works in a constant state of alertness.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Education

High school diploma

Graduate of accredited school of medical assisting

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling

MO-SSM Health University Tower

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Highlights:

SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE** - UP TO $3,000!

Schedule: Monday-Friday, no nights, no weekends. Clinics closed on holidays.

Hours: 8am-5pm in an outpatient clinic environment with SLUCare Physician Group.

Additional duties: conducting EKGs, cardiac monitors, answering patient messages, medication refills, filling out department paperwork.

**Sign on bonuses are for external qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please check with your recruiter to see what options are available for you.

Job Summary:

Assists with the examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a nurse practitioner, registered nurse, licensed practical nurse or physician.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assists with treatments ordered by provider as supervised by provider, registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. Performs select clinical duties.
• Interviews patients, measures vital signs, and records information on patients' charts. Prepares treatment rooms for examination of patients.
• Performs basic clerical duties including answering the phone, maintaining records, and filing.
• Performs basic materials management functions to include ordering and stocking of supplies. Assists with maintaining a clean and orderly environment.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• Wisconsin - High school diploma or equivalent and graduate of accredited school of medical assisting
• Other States - High school Diploma or combination of equivalent education and experience

EXPERIENCE

• No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Constant standing and walking.
• Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication.
• Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
• Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
• Frequent reaching, gripping, and keyboard use/data entry.
• Frequent use of vision for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crawling, kneeling, sitting, squatting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
• Occasional use of vision to judge distances and spatial relationships.
• Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
• Occasional lifting/moving patients.
• Occasional use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
• Occasional driving.

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Job Type:

Employee

Department:

4958180235 SLUCARE CAR UCT 1120

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefits:

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

• Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

• Flexible Payment Options:our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay(fees may apply)before payday.

• Upfront Tuition Coverage:we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

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SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity,pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.