Medical Assistant I Cardiology

Medical Assistant I Cardiology

Description

Performs clinical and administrative duties in support of assigned area or office at a proficient level and independent of supervision. Acts a subject matter expert for other MAs. Makes recommendations to improve programs, products, processes or services.

Work Schedule: Part Time Days

Responsibilities:
Under the direction and supervision of a provider or nurse: leads huddles, identifies transitions of care, updates Advance Directive information and completes PHQ2 and PHQ9 when indicated during the rooming process. Participates in motivational interviewing and techniques of self-management support (goal setting and patient readiness to change). Manages patient expectations and is able to resolve patient concerns independently.

Sets up and supports providers with procedures. Performs high level disinfection. Provides in-basket management support for providers .Assumes formal role as preceptor to onboard new hire MA's. Assists with traces and regulatory readiness.

Lends experience and expertise to other team members. Leads others to solve complex problems. Identifies and recommends ways to eliminate waste and inefficiencies in the practice. Serves as an EPIC change agent and embeds EPIC functionality into practice work flows to maximize efficiency.

On an annual basis participates on a practice committee. Completes preceptor training. Attends 1 customer service training session or 1 leadership training session from a list of courses identified by practice leadership. Provides one annual in-service to team members on a topic mutually agreed upon with practice manager.

Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgement and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment and take appropriate action.

Requirements:

• Credentials:
  Essential:
  * Basic Life Support
  * Certified Medical Assistant
  * Registered Medical Assistant
• Minimum Experience: 3 years of Medical Assistant experience OR graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
• Other information:
  Minimum required education: High School diploma or GED.
  Required Licensure/Certification: Certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (CMA/RMA). Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider. Minimum Experience: 3 years of Medical Assistant experience OR graduate of an accredited medical assistant program.
  Minimum Experience: Medical Assistant at UCHealth.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer with card in-hand before start date. BLS or CPR card must be good through sixty days of hire. All life support certification cards must be issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Red Cross CPR for the Professional Rescuer. (American Red Cross for the Professional Rescuer is only good upon hire and all renewals will need to be through an American Heart Association sanctioned course.)

The pay range for this position is: $20.26 - $26.34 / hour. Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience.

UCHealth offers a Five Year Incentive Bonus to recognize employee's contributions to our success in quality, patient experience, organizational growth, financial goals, and tenure with UCHealth. The bonus accumulates annually each October and is paid out in October following completion of five years' employment.

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:

• Full medical, dental and vision coverage
• Retirement plans to include 403(b) matching
• Paid time off. Start your employment at UCHealth with PTO in your bank
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance with additional buy-up coverage options
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
• Wellness benefits
• 5 year incentive bonus
• Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance
• Education benefits for employees, including the opportunity to be eligible for 100% of tuition, books and fees paid for by UCHealth for specific educational degrees. Other programs may also qualify for up to $5,250 pre-paid by UCHealth or in the form of tuition reimbursement each calendar year

Loan Repayment:
UCHealth is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
UCHealth provides employees with free assistance navigating the PSLF program to submit their federal student loans for forgiveness through Savi.

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