Job Description:

The Medical Assistant II (MA II) for cardiology primary location Panama City, FL is an important liaison between the patient/family, provider, and other care team members. The Medical Assistant II will coordinate patient flow, review charts and update with most current information, ensure the appropriate paperwork accompanies the patient to the room and enter pertinent history in the medical record. The MA II performs clinical procedures in accordance with divisional responsibilities, as directed by physician, and per protocol. The MA II acts as a resource and provides cross coverage as needed as well as serves as a coach and mentor to new medical assistant associates. This is a part-time, 24 hour per week position, eligible for some benefits including paid time off.

The MA II performs job related tasks with advanced knowledge and displays an educated understanding of their medical specialty. Demonstrates the ability to collaborate with direct supervisor/manager and physician to resolve issues or concern within the department involving both patient and non-patient situations. Enters approved protocol/standing orders for labs and imaging in accordance with approved departmental procedures and as directed by provider.

Qualifications:

• BLS Certification within three months of employment and continue to maintain current BLS
• Medical Assistant Certification
• High School Diploma

Essential Functions:

Deliver excellent customer service to the patients/families and other care providers. Focusing on family-centered care.

Demonstrates proficiency in entering radiology and lab orders as directed by physician and in accordance with approved protocols/standing orders.

Room patients ensuring appropriate documents are with the patient, up to and including required diagnostic reports.

Perform the following in accordance with divisional responsibilities, as directed by physician, and per protocol.

Performing clinical procedures, to include but not limited to the following:

performing aseptic procedures

taking vital signs

preparing patients for the provider's care

performing venipunctures and non-intravenous injections

observing and reporting patient's signs and symptoms

Administering basic first aid.

Assisting with patient examination/treatment.

Operate required medical equipment

Perform and collect routine laboratory specimens

Administering medication

Perform office procedures including all general administrative duties as required (i.e. scanning, filing, faxing).

Act as a liaison between support services and other clinical divisions.

Clean, prepare and stock exam, treatment and medication rooms for daily activity.

Obtain authorizations according to the patient's insurance policy for any tests, therapies, DME, etc. ordered by the provider.

Act as a backup to other medical assistants needed. This is to include all clinics locations.

Additional miscellaneous duties and responsibilities, as may be assigned from time to time by employee's manager.

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