Medical Assistant - Cardiology
Company: Legacy Health
Location: Portland
Posted on: October 14, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview: You serve as a crucial link between patient and
physician, ensuring that the proper tests are administered and the
results are accurately reported. Your care, competency and
attention to detail reinforce the Legacy mission of making life
better for others. The Medical Assistant I --- Clinics is
responsible for assisting with patient care, maintaining
department/clinic efficiency and other duties, as assigned.
Participates as a member of the health care team in cooperation
with and under the direction of a physician. Participates in daily
operations under the supervisor or manager. Are you looking for a
Medical Assistant opportunity with a different schedule or at
another Legacy Health location? Please click here to see a list of
other openings. Responsibilities: Prepares patients and rooms for
exams and procedures. Performs basic laboratory testing, point of
care testing, phlebotomy and other quality controls. Administers
medications as directed by physician/ nurse practitioner (as per
site operations). Assists physician/nurse practitioner with exams
and procedures. Performs procedures within scope of practice.
Accurately documents medical information in the patient records.
Tracks and routes test results to physician(s)/nurse
practitioner(s) for review, and file results in medical records (as
per site operations). Communicates test results with patients when
deemed appropriate by physician/nurse practitioner. Facilitates
patient care activities, to include scheduling ancillary tests,
reinforcing patient education, and performs triage as appropriate
and directed by physician/nurse practitioner (as per site
operation). Maintains adequate inventory of medical, office, and
pharmaceutical supplies. Demonstrates and maintains professional
behavior in accordance with established standards. Exercises
timely, concise, and appropriate use of telephone to meet needs of
external and internal customers. Performs basic computer skills in
using electronic health record proficiently while conducting daily
documentation and communications involved in patient care.
Processes orders appropriately and accurately. Performs other
related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Experience : Experience
as a back office medical assistant in a clinic setting. One year of
experience preferred. Education (one of these four): Completion of
a medical assistant program, or equivalent experience; or
Completion of a formal medical services training program of the
United States Armed Forces; or For Oregon only: Completion of Basic
Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program; or For Oregon only:
Completion of Advanced Oregon Emergency Medical Technician program.
Skills: Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems
applicable to job functions. LEGACY---S VALUES IN ACTION: Follows
guidelines set forth in Legacy---s Values in Action. Equal
Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled Licensure: Washington and Oregon-
Current American Heart Association approved CPR certification
required. MA certification required within one year of hire, from
either the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the
American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Center for
Competency Testing (NCCT), or the National Healthcare Association
(NHA). AAMA preferred. Certification upon hire preferred.
Certification may be required upon hire, depending on the needs of
the department. Oregon Only- MA certification requirement may be
met instead by current Oregon Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
license (Basic or Advanced) and national EMT registration with the
National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT.)
Washington Only- Washington State certification as a Medical
Assistant-Certified or Interim Medical Assistant-Certified
required, including completion of required Washington State AIDS
training. (This requirement applies also to employees who float
into the role.) (Note for Internal Use Only: Update MA-P status)
Pay Range: USD $23.00 - USD $32.20 /Hr.
Keywords: Legacy Health, Gresham , Medical Assistant - Cardiology, Healthcare , Portland, Oregon
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