Medical Assistant Cardiology Outpatient

Hours of Work : 8 - 5 pm Days Of Week : Mon - Fri Work Shift : Job Description : Your Job: In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Medical Assistant works under the general direction of the physician to provide healthcare to individuals as instructed by the physician; performs routine clinical procedures as directed by the physician; participates in patient education; enters appropriate documentation into patients' health record; performs all other duties as assigned within the scope of certification. Reports directly to the Practice Manager. Your Job Requirements: • Graduation from an accredited program for medical assistants • National/Registered Medical Assistant Certification upon hire. Certification must remain current and active throughout employment. • Two or more years' experience of professional medical assisting in a clinic setting preferred. • Responsibilities and duties listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required. • Knowledge of professional clinical theory and practices to provide and evaluate patient care. • Skill in applying and interpreting principles, methods, and techniques to provide professional patient care. • Perception necessary to observe pertinent detail when taking vital signs (BP, pulse, temp.) and observation of patient's condition. • Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment. • Ability to maintain quality control standards. • Strong positive interpersonal skills; can communicate effectively verbally and written. Your Job Responsibilities: • Implements patient care under the guidance and direction of the physician and/or nurse. • Rooming the patient including taking vitals, entering/updating allergies, and pharmacy information. • May perform intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous injections when instructed by the physician. • Assists physicians in providing care to patients and meeting required metrics in accordance with clinic policies, guidelines, and other quality review organizations. • Performs general clinical duties as appropriate within state guidelines and conforms to OSHA Regulations and Precautions. • Demonstrates working knowledge and practice of infection control procedures. • Cleans and disinfects all instruments and clinical areas. • Assures room set-up and necessary instruments are made available for patient appointments. • Maintains inventory and participates in minimizing waste of medical supplies and medications; orders supplies as needed. • Maintains medical equipment per regulation minimum, following operation instructions, and reporting to manager equipment failure. Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 284-bed, full-service hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and the surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. Magnet® designated for nursing excellence, it was the first healthcare facility to earn the Texas Award for Performance Excellence, patterned after the renowned Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. We also provide care at Methodist Richardson Medical Center – Campus for Continuing Care, which offers a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation and long-term acute care, a full-service emergency department, and more. Methodist Richardson strives to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve — one that is welcoming of the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the honors we’ve earned: Magnet®-designated hospital First in the nation to earn The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification ANCC Pathway to Excellence® Program Advanced Primary Stroke Center certified by The Joint Commission and the American Stroke Association American Heart Association Mission: Lifeline® STEMI Receiving Center Gold Plus, 2019 Certified Quality Breast Imaging Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology Robotic da Vinci® Surgical System for minimally invasive procedures Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Our Care Commitments Take Care of Patients Take Care of Each Other Take Care of Ourselves Take Care of Methodist Methodist Health System is a highly revered, leading nonprofit healthcare organization in Dallas, Texas. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare, Methodist includes 13 hospitals, either through ownership or affiliation. Our wholly owned and full-service hospitals include Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, Methodist Midlothian, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers; Methodist Richardson – Campus for Continuing Care; and, our newest, Methodist Southlake Medical Center. Our affiliated physician organization is Methodist Medical Group, which includes more than 50 healthcare clinics, two concierge medicine clinics, an urgent care clinic, and a virtual care platform known as MethodistNOW. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the honors we’ve earned: Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023 Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023 150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review, 2022 Named on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity, 2022 One of three Top Healthcare Diversity Organizations in the U.S., 2019 Ranked No. 2 on DiversityInc’s List of Top Hospitals and Health Systems in America, 2018 Our Care Commitments Take Care of Patients Take Care of Each Other Take Care of Ourselves Take Care of Methodist