Medical Office Assistant Cardiac Center SCH

Facility: Sisters of Charity HospitalShift: Shift 1Status: Full Time FTE: 1.000000Bargaining Unit: ACE AssociatesExempt from Overtime: Exempt: NoWork Schedule: DaysHoursMonday-Friday alternating shifts 800-1600, 830-1630, 900-1700SummaryThe Medical Office Assistant provides assistance to providers in preparing for patient examinations and clinical procedures. Preparation for patient exams and clinical procedures include acquiring the patient's weight, blood pressure, heart rate and EKG to give to the provider for their review. The Medical Office Assistant will also be responsible for providing all support functions to include scheduling, registration/receptionist services for the Cardiology Clinic.ResponsibilitiesEDUCATIONAssociate's Degree as a Medical Assistant, or completed an equivalent training programrequiredBasic Life Support (BLS) certification. requiredCredential as a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) preferredExperienceOne (1) year secretarial/receptionist experience in a hospital, primary care clinic or physician's office required. If there are no applicants with one year of experience, the Hospital will then consider applicants who possess working knowledge of medical terminology, basic patient care and medical office practice and procedures acquired through a school program required.Two (2) year of experience in a medical office setting as a Medical Office Assistant preferred.KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY Answer telephonesCompile statisticsCompose letters/memorandumsEstablish filing systemsInput data into computer programsMaintain filing systemsMaintain logsProofread documentsResearch informationSchedule appointmentsKnowledge of basic patient care and medical office practice and procedures.Schedules appointmentsInput data into computer programsMaintain patient chartsComputer equipmentDiagnostic equipmentFaxPerforms EKGs for provider to interpret Obtain, communicate and record Vitals (Heart Rate, Blood Pressure and Weight) in EMRPersonal computerPhotocopierWorking ConditionsRegularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseasesMay be exposed to toxic chemicals (i.e. photocopier)Subject to many interruptions, varying and unpredictable situationsIncreased pressure due to multiple calls and inquiriesOccasional exposure to unpleasant patient or unit elementsContact with patients under a wide variety of circumstancesHandles emergency or crisis situations, absent replacement on short noticeMay perform emergency careOccasionally subjected to irregular hoursFlexibility in scheduled working hours/days to meet needs of departmentDays and hours may change to meet the needs of the position