Medical Assistant -PRN - McLeod Cardiology Associates - Florence

Medical Assistant - PRN - McLeod Cardiology Associates - Florence

Responsibilities and qualifications for the Medical Assistant role at McLeod Cardiology Associates in Florence. This description reflects responsibilities, qualifications, and related requirements for the position.

• Assists the physician in assessing the needs of patients based on information collected through history, observation, physical exam, telephone triage and analysis of diagnostic results.
• Performs direct patient care, including triage, assessment, procedures, treatments, patient education, discharge, and follow-up instructions. Prepares patient to be seen by provider.
• Collects and documents pertinent information through communication with patients and family, including vital signs, history, and chief complaint.
• Performs chart preparation and scans necessary documents into the patient’s medical record as appropriate.
• Performs specialized tests such as electrocardiography, pulmonary function tests, sleep studies, Holter monitors, and selected laboratory procedures as needed in the practice.
• Prepares and administers medications as ordered by the physician.
• Assists providers with treatments and procedures as needed.
• Schedules testing and referral appointments for patients per provider instructions.
• Consults with patients on telephone calls, addressing problems or referring the call to the physician as appropriate.
• Performs follow-up calls to patients as necessary.
• Cleans and straightens examination rooms between patients according to OSHA standards. Keeps all necessary instruments clean and in examination rooms.
• Sets up and maintains equipment and immediately notifies office management of any malfunction.
• Maintains medical supply inventory, checks expiration dates on medications and vaccines, and disposes of outdated medications.
• Develops and maintains a working knowledge of all equipment needed to perform duties.
• Schedules and reschedules appointments as necessary.
• Proficient in assisting patients to sign up for MyChart and encouraging patients to use MyChart as the main form of communication with McLeod Health.
• Possesses skills and abilities required in a multifaceted environment in addition to those relating to nursing.
• Promotes a climate conducive to learning through encouragement of coworker continuing education.
• Actively participates in departmental quality improvement projects and promotes the practice mission and philosophy.
• Promotes the practice by projecting a positive image.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Basic Life Support must be obtained within 90 days of hire.

• Certified Medical Assistant
• Basic Life Support

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Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not-for-profit organization with a large network of facilities and healthcare professionals. We are an equal opportunity employer.

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