Medical Assistant – Full Time (Non-Exempt)
Pay Range: $17.00 – $24.00 per hour
Position Summary
The Medical Assistant supports cardiology providers by performing both clinical and administrative duties to ensure high-quality patient care. This role assists in diagnostic testing, documentation, patient preparation, and office operations to provide exceptional treatment in a fast-paced cardiology specialty practice.
Key Responsibilities
Clinical Duties:
Obtain patient medical histories, record vital signs, and complete lab requisitions.
Accurately perform diagnostic procedures including, but not limited to:
o 12-lead electrocardiograms (EKGs)
o Finger Stick – for Prothrombin Time
Prepare patients for stress tests, Holter monitor placement, and event monitoring.
Assist with echocardiogram setup and documentation (as needed).
Monitor and document patient responses during cardiac procedures, reporting concerns to providers promptly.
Maintain exam rooms and clinical areas, including cleaning, stocking, and preparing equipment.
Provide chaperone support during patient examinations.
Assist with language translation for patients and providers, if fluent in additional languages.
Perform other clinical tasks as assigned to meet organizational needs.
Administrative Duties:
Answer phones, schedule and confirm cardiology appointments, and manage patient flow.
Assist with prior authorizations, referrals, and coordination of diagnostic testing.
Enter and review data, including referral contracts and post-appointment information.
Review and edit medical reports for accuracy, grammar, spelling, and consistency.
Retrieve diagnostic test results and ensure proper scanning into the software system.
Coordinate with providers and operational staff to ensure timely and accurate report submissions.
Assist with preparation and delivery of reports across multiple business lines.
Perform additional administrative tasks as required.
Skills and Qualifications
Strong multi-tasking and organizational abilities.
Excellent customer service and professional communication skills.
Proficiency with computers, electronic health records (EHR), and cardiology-specific diagnostic software.
Attention to detail and quality focus in a fast-paced environment.
Flexibility, time management, and ability to follow instructions effectively.
Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program preferred.
Current Medical Assistant certification (CMA, RMA, or equivalent) strongly preferred.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
1–2 years of prior experience in a medical office required; prior experience in cardiology highly preferred.
Physical and Mental Requirements
Ability to read, write, and comprehend instructions, strong decision-making and judgment skills.
Regularly required to stand, sit, talk, and hear; frequent reaching with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or lift up to 20 pounds.
Visual abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
