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Medical Assistant - Cardiology

Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, will provide excellent patient care by performing or assisting in a variety of medical procedures and tests to assist in the examination and treatment of patients, including but not limited to vital signs, procedures, various treatment, administering injections and venipuncture. Assists with clerical duties to maintain efficient operations. 

*Essential Functions and Responsibilities:*

• P erforms to service excellence standards:
•   Responds promptly, professionally, and courteously to all customers' needs.
•   Cooperates and communicates effectively with all patients, families, and staff.
•   Contributes to continuous quality improvement efforts.
•  Prepares the examining rooms, including turning on computer terminals and stocking the room with supplies.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent and six months experience as a medical assistant

            OR

• High school diploma or equivalent and completion of one of the following programs: medical assistant, emergency medical technician, nurse assistant, licensed practical nurse, or armed services medic program.

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``` - For clinics with the Rural Health Designation, Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), and Canadian equivalents (MHC approved providers for the resuscitation certification) is required within 6 months of hire

Preferred:

Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) through the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) through the American Medical Technologists (AMT)

American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Certification. May be required at management's discretion.

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