Medical Assistant - Cardiology Clinic

Missouri Delta Medical Center; Sikeston (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO is seeking a Medical Assistant for the Cardiology Clinic. This full-time role supports clinicians by providing basic nursing care, preparing patients, and recording vital signs. You will assist with daily operations, maintain patient privacy, and collaborate with the health care team to ensure quality patient care. Cardiology experience is preferred, as is CNA training and BLS.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved CNA course preferred.
• BLS training required.
• Cardiology experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides basic nursing care and assists in maintaining a safe, clean environment.
• Explains procedures to patients prior to initiation and participates in instruction as necessary.
• Records vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and weight.
• Assists with diagnostic tests, specimen collection and daily office operations.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality of information.
• Communicates and collaborates with health care team to provide quality patient care.

Skills

BLS training

Cardiology exposure

Patient communication

Education

CNA course

Job description

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Medical Assistant - Cardiology Clinic

Full-Time Technical Sikeston, MO, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 2006

Functions of Position:

• Provides basic nursing care and assists in maintenance of a safe and clean environment.
• Explains procedures to patient prior to initiation and participates in instruction as necessary.
• Smiles and talks with patient, even if patient appears unresponsive.
• Obtains and records temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and weights as required.
• Promotes good public relations for the nursing department/hospital.
• Records information from the patient in a clear and accurate manner.
• Respects the confidentiality of patient, hospital, and physician related information.
• Provides for patient privacy at all times.
• Participates in Quality Improvement.
• Assists with diagnostic tests, special procedures and specimen collection as required.
• Communicates and collaborates with health care team members to provide quality patient care.
• Competently performs core and unit specific clinical skills.
• Answers calls promptly.
• Knowledgeable of proper and safe use of patient care equipment.
• Utilizes basic problem solving skills to prevent/resolve issues.
• Assist in maintaining an adequate inventory of medical and office supplies for day to day operations.
• Assists LPN/RN/NP/Physician with daily operations of the office.
• Performs other duties delegated by supervisor as needed.
• Calls in medications to pharmacy under direct supervision of Physician/NP.

Qualifications:

• Completion of an approved Certified Nurse Assistant course preferred. BLS training.
• Previous Cardiology experience preferred.