Medical Assistant - Cardiology Clinic
Mercy
Springfield, MO 65804
Posted 10 months ago
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Job Type(s)
Full Time
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Industry
Healthcare
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Job Description
Medical Assistant- Cardiology Clinic
M-F, 8a-5p- Full time, 40hrs
Mercy Hospital Springfield- Cardiology Clinic
Key Benefits:- Entry level!
- Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 for continuing education
- Health/Dental/Vision available after day one
- Annual contribution of $100 per month to eligible dependent care FSA
- Paid parental leave for new parents
- 401K with employer match
- Paid PTO for volunteering
- Competitive salary
- Future career growth
Overview:
Assists the physician and office staff with selected duties to include clerical processing, patient preparation, scheduling, lab, x-ray and medical records. As directed, performs patient care activities consistent with the established standards of nursing practice. The incumbent in this position shall carry out his or her responsibilities and integrate into his or her work ethic the Mercy Philosophy of caring for the sick and suffering, respect for human life and the dignity of each person, applying Christian values to all crucial human issues in the area over which he or she has responsibility. In communicating with patients, families, visitors and employees, a caring, friendly, personal and professional approach is expected. Performs related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:- Education:
- Knowledge of medical practice, care, examination, diagnostic and treatment room procedures.
- Knowledge of medical equipment, instruments and safety procedures. Knowledge of medical office procedures.
- Experience: Must have computer experience and good communication skills.
- Certifications: Obtain CPR certification within 90 days of employment.
- Other: Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
- Skill in assisting in a variety of treatments, medications, taking vital signs, maintaining records, recording test results and office procedures.
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
- Must be able to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and policies.
- Must be able to communicate clearly and establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff and the public.
- Equipment Used: Must be able to operate multi-line phone, fax and computer.
- Preferred Experience: One year medical office experience preferred.
- Preferred Certifications:
- Medical Assistant certification from one of the approved certifying bodies:
- AMT (American Medical Technologist)
- AAMA (American Association of Medical Assistants)
- NCCT (competency examination).
- Education:
Medical Assistant - RMA, Registered Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, CMA, CCMA, Clinic Medical Assistant, Clinical Medical Assistant, Medical Technologist, Phlebotomy, Phlebotomist, CNA, Certified Nurse Assistant, EMT, Emergency Medical Tech, Clinic Technician, Technician, Health Care Tech, healthcare, Dental Assistant, Vitals, Patient Care, Back Office, $15, M-F, 8-5, Days, no holidays, no weekends, PTO, Benefits, ESB, 401k, no experience, entry level, graduate
Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job. -
Job Benefit(s)
Continuing education Tuition Reimbursement