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Medical Assistant (FT)- Cardiology Sumter/Manning

McLeod Health
Full-time
On-site
Sumter, South Carolina, United States
Full-time jobs in South Carolina
Description

Responsibilities:

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    • Maintains medical supply inventory, checks expiration dates on medications and vaccines and disposes of outdated medications.Β 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



Qualifications:

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



Requirements:
Β Β Licenses and Certifications:
Β Β Β Β Certified Medical Assistant
Β Β Β Β Basic Life Support
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