Medical Assistant Certified - Cardiology
Odessa Regional Medical Center
- Location
- Onsite (Odessa, TX)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 4 weeks ago
About the role
Odessa Regional Medical Center is seeking a Certified Medical Assistant to support its Cardiology department. The role involves providing direct patient care, performing cardiac diagnostic tests, and managing administrative duties within a hospital setting.
Skills
Patient care
Vital signs monitoring
Phlebotomy
EKG performance
Cardiac diagnostic testing
Electronic health record
Patient education
Insurance authorization
HIPAA compliance
OSHA standards
Infection control
Critical thinking
Communication skills
Clinical documentation
Stress testing
Holter monitor placement
Full job details
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Patient Care
- 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.
other duties as assigned
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 or higher
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.