Medical Assistant - Cardiology

** Description*
* ** Peace Health is seeking a Medical Assistant - Cardiology for a Full Time, 1.00 FTE, Day position.*
* ** The salary range for this job opening at Peace Health is $25.39 - $34.19.
** The hiring rate is dependent upon several factors, including but not limited to education, training, work experience, terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreement, seniority, etc.

** This position is represented by a collective bargaining agreement. There may be more than one opening on this posting.*
* ** Job Summary*
* In collaboration with the healthcare team, assists physicians/providers in the delivery of patient care working within the scope of practice for a Medical Assistant.

** Details of the Position:*
* + Prepares patients for examination and treatment or anesthesia interview as applicable.  Takes and records patient history and vital signs as applicable.

+ Prepares exam and/or treatment rooms; select, setup and maintain medical supplies and equipment for all examinations, procedures and/or anesthesia interview as applicable.

+ Gives injections, applies splints and dressings, and facilitates simple wound management under provider orders.

+ Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment for treatments, including sterilization.

+ May transport specimens.

+ May assist in scheduling patients for tests, initial and follow up appointments.

+ May maintain patient files, records, and other information including entry of data into electronic medical record.

+ May provide phone screening of patient to appropriate clinical staff and/or physician.

+ Collaborates with a variety of personnel and departments to ensure smooth clinic operations.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

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* What You Bring:

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** Accredited Program Required**  **:
Medical Assistant*
* ** or*
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** Accredited Program Required**  **:
Medical Office Assistant that allows caregiver to sit for the MOA certification exam will be considered (e.g. associate degree in Allied Health)*
* ** or*
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** Apprenticeship Required**  **:
Medical Assistant*
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** Minimum of 1 year Preferred: experience in a medical office*
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** Required**  **:  National Medical Assistant Certification OREGON AND ALASKA REQUIEMENT ONLY:
When referring to the National Certification requirement below, the following are acceptable in meeting that requirement. Certified Medical Assistant through the American Association of Medical Assistants AAMA;
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT);
Clinical Medical Assistant certification through the National Health Career Associates (NHA);
National Certified Medical Assistant through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT);
Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) administered by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA);
Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through American Allied Health (AAH);
Nationally Registered Certified Medical Assistant administered by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHPUSA)*
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** Required**  **:
Upon Hire Basic Life Support*
* ** Skills*
* + Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply age specific principles of growth and development and life stages to meet each patient's needs. (Required)

+ Ability to maintain patient privacy and confidentiality. (Required)

+ Ability to collaborate with other multi-disciplinary team members. (Required)

+ Proficiency in the use of computer and office equipment. Familiarity with desktop computing tools, multi-line phone systems and insurance billing preferred. (Required)

+ Ability to efficiently manage time and prioritize multiple tasks. (Required)

+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills. (Required)

+ Understand the principles of asepsis if applicable. (Required)

OREGON:

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Education:

NHA CCMA certification fulfills the education requirement.

** Working Conditions*
* Lifting

+ Patient handling no greater than 35 lbs. without the use of assistive equipment and/or devices (NIOSH).

+ Fine motor skills to be able to grasp and control medical equipment and perform precise procedures.

+ Push/Pull:
Frequently up to 45 lbs. force (i.e., WOW, medical carts).

+ Perform hands on CPR at least…