Medical Assistant Certified - Cardiology

Big Bend Medical Group; Odessa (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Bend Medical Group in Odessa, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant Certified - Cardiology to join our clinic operations team. The role involves greeting and rooming patients, taking vital signs, documenting medical histories, and assisting providers with examinations and procedures.

Responsibilities include performing phlebotomy, administering immunizations as directed, scheduling tests, obtaining authorizations, and maintaining accurate EHR records while ensuring HIPAA and safety standards are

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant with cardiology experience preferred.
• 1 year of direct patient care experience.
• Cardiology experience preferred.
• AHA BLS Certification is required or preferred.
• Exceptional communication, critical thinking, and independent decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs (BP, pulse, SpO2, height, weight, BMI).
• Collect and document patient histories, medications, allergies, and chief complaints.
• Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Under provider supervision, assist during examinations and minor procedures.
• Administer immunizations as authorized and within scope of practice.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection as needed.
• Schedule appointments, procedures, and diagnostic testing.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EHR.
• Adhere to HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, and safety standards.
• Manage insurance authorizations, referrals, and patient communications.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Decision making

Education

High school Diploma

AHA BLS Certification

Job description

Medical Assistant Certified - Cardiology

Job Category: Clinic Operations

Requisition Number: MEDIC036085

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Odessa, TX 79761, USA

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Room patients and obtain vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, height, weight, and BMI.
• Collect and document patient medical histories, medications, allergies, and chief complaints.
• Prepare patients for examinations, treatments, and procedures.
• Under supervision of provider, Assist during examinations and minor procedures.
• Administer immunizations as authorized and within scope of practice. Under Provider supervision
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection as needed.

Cardiology-Specific Responsibilities

• Perform EKGs/ECGs
• Prepare and educate patients for cardiac diagnostic testing, including:
  • Stress testing, Holter monitor placement and removal, Event monitor placement and removal
  • Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, Echocardiogram preparation
• Monitor patients during cardiac testing as directed, under provider supervision.
• Download, process, and transmit cardiac monitoring data.
• Educate patients on cardiac medications, diet, exercise, and follow-up care as directed by providers.

Administrative Support

• Schedule appointments, procedures, and diagnostic testing.
• Obtain insurance authorizations and referrals as required.
• Manage patient communications, including phone calls, portal messages, and follow-up instructions.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record (EHR).
• Process prescription refill requests according to office protocols, under provider supervision/delegation.

Quality and Compliance

• Adhere to HIPAA, OSHA, infection control, and safety standards.
• Maintain examination rooms, supplies, and equipment.
• Ensure proper sterilization and cleaning procedures.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical audits.
• Maintain competency and certification requirements.

Requirements:

Certified Medical Assistant-
High school Diploma or equivalent
1 year experience in direct patient care
Cardiology experience preferred
AHA BLS Certification
Possess exceptional communication skills, critical thinking skills, and independent decision-making skills.

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