Medical Assistant - Outer Banks Hospital Cardiology & Vascular

Position SummaryPerform clinical support services, assist with secretarial/clerical duties and maintain patient care documentation in medical records.ResponsibilitiesMaintains all patient care related documentation in patients' medical records in a timely manner. Verifies consistency and accuracy of clinical information entered into patient charts. Prepares charts, maintains and updates forms and prepares documentation paperwork. Maintains and monitors medical record documentation and filing. Correctly files all patient documentation verifying accuracy and completion of content. Responsible for various secretarial, clerical and receptionist activities. Answer phones, greet patients, and screen calls. Schedule patient appointments.Assist with charge entry on a timely basis. Purchase and distribute office and medical supplies. Perform clinical support services within protocol and upon completion of proper training and competency evaluation. Assist medical providers with patient care services as requested. Perform health screenings (vision, blood pressure, weight and vitals), collect blood collection and/or phlebotomy blood collection for lab tests. Collect health risk appraisals and/or patient histories.Minimum RequirementsAmerican Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) CertificationHS graduate or equivalent required.One to two years of formal medical assistant/nurse aide training or six months current full time experience in a clinical setting as a Medical Assistant, Certified Medical Assistant, or CNA preferred.Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Healthcare Provider status is required upon hireOther InformationThis is a PRN / As needed position with no benefitsDay shift: Monday-Friday, hours may varyAmerica Heart Association BLS is requiredECU HealthAbout The Outer Banks HospitalThe Outer Banks Hospital is a full-service critical access hospital offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services. The 21-bed facility is designed to meet the needs of the coastal community, whose year-round population of approximately 35,000 swells to about 350,000 in the summer season. Its campus includes four ORs, a medical/surgical unit, a labor & delivery suite with a dedicated caesarian section OR, a full rehabilitation therapy center, cancer treatment and radiation therapy center, and a 24-hour emergency department.OBH is fully accredited, provides high quality care in a compassionate environment to all patients, regardless of their ability to pay, and has been nationally recognized for outstanding patient care.General StatementIt is the goal of ECU Health and its entities to employ the most qualified individual who best matches the requirements for the vacant position.Offers of employment are subject to successful completion of all pre-employment screenings, which may include an occupational health screening, criminal record check, education, reference, and licensure verification.We value diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Decisions of employment are made based on business needs, job requirements and applicant’s qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other status protected by law. We prohibit retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint.