Cardiology Certified Medical Assistant

Summary

Job Description:

KHS Poplar Level Location

Job Summary

The Medical Assistant III – Certified will be responsible for the coordination of direct patient care activities and providing clinical support to the Baptist Health Louisville hospital outpatient department diagnostic testing and to Baptist Health Medical Group providers within the department.

Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job by listing the major components for this position

Assist RN(s) and Nuclear Medicine Tech(s) with prep of diagnostic testing patients

Aide with monitoring and support of patients

Perform venipuncture

Perform point of care PT/INR testing

Assists Cardiology provider with all tasks associated with patient care as requested, within scope of practice and certification.  Duties may include but are not limited to:

Ability to perform EKG.

Apply external cardiac monitors. 

Aide with oversight of implanted cardiac devices (such as ICD, pacemaker, loop recorder, CardioMems, etc)

Aide with check-in and registration as needed

Support scheduling of new patient and follow-up visits, diagnostic testing, procedures, referrals, etc, as needed.

Diagnostic testing, procedure and referral pre-certification.

Interacts with patients, patient family and caregivers in a professional and courteous manner.

Ensures seamless interaction during the patient visit.

Collaborates effectively with co-workers, other departments and others to ensure patient care needs are met.

Minimum Education, Experience, Training and Licensures Required

Current Medical Assistant Certification from AAMA, AMT, NAHP, NCCT, NHA or AAMP.  Or graduate of an accredited LPN or RN program with current licensure without restrictions.  BLS required within 90 days of hire.

Work Experience

Education

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.