Medical Assistant

Job Title: Medical Assistant

Department: Cardiology

Location: SCHI - MOB (float to other SCHI offices)

Hours Per Week: Per Diem

Schedule: 8AM - 4:30PM

Sign-On Bonus: $0

SUMMARY

As a Medical Assistant, you are a non-licensed health care provider who, under the direction and supervision of a licensed health care provider, delivers direct and indirect patient care. You play an integral role in maintaining patient well-being, and contribute to the success of patients, physicians and licensed health care providers.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patient Care & Physician Assistance. Room patients in a timely fashion, complete patient work-up, obtain vital signs, assist physicians with procedures; manage physician orders and complete appropriate forms/requests; report issues to a licensed staff member when necessary
• Maintenance. Ensure treatment rooms are stocked as needed; update and maintain patients’ e-record
• Compliance. Adhere to required department and system protocols, HIPAA regulations and local, state and federal requirements

Required Qualifications:

• None

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree preferred.
• Experience in pre-hospital care activities or acute/critical care experience preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certification preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

PAY RANGE: $17.85 - $19.50