Medical Assistant - Cardiology | Full Time
$39,520–$61,360 year
On-siteMarshfield, Wisconsin, United States
Job Summary
Collect subjective and objective health status data from patients or caregivers and communicate findings to health care providers. Perform specialized clinical duties including obtaining vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, observing and reporting signs or symptoms, and conducting point of care testing under direct supervision. Participate in patient care across the lifespan, supporting preventative care, health maintenance, treatment, and follow-up as patients transition between care settings. Ensure all medication administration is supervised by a licensed nurse until state registration is obtained.
Required Qualifications
- Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program
- Must be a graduate of a recognized Medical Assistant program or successful completion of the following courses or recognized equivalent from an accredited institution within 12 months of hire: Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology and Pharmacology
- Two years' experience as a Medical Assistant is required if education is not met at time of hire
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within six months of employment
- Re-certification as required
- Nationally certified or registered as a Medical Assistant (MA)
- Certification (CMA) obtained through a nationally approved certification program for medical assistant, including but not limited to: American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), or National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) through the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)...
- Registration (RMA) obtained through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) also acceptable
- North Dakota (ND) registration as an MAIII through the ND Board of Nursing
- Must be registered on the ND Board of Nursing UAP Registry if they do not possess MAIII registration at time of hire
- Must be able to lift 50 lbs
Desired Qualifications
- Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred
- Prior experience in a healthcare setting is preferred
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