Medical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $20 - 23/hr

Join Our Team as a Cardiology Medical Assistant in Verona, NJ

About Us: At Vanguard Medical Group, we're not just another healthcare provider. We're a progressive and independent primary care group with 11 offices across Northern and Central New Jersey. Our mission is to deliver evidence-based healthcare that not only improves the health and safety of our patients but also enhances the well-being of our dedicated team members. We're committed to creating a work environment that fosters work-life balance, engagement, and joy at work.

The Opportunity: We are looking for a Cardiology Medical Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis. This role requires 40 hours per week. The compensation for this position ranges from $20.00 to $23.00 per hour, depending on experience. This role involves assisting with cardiovascular procedures, recording heart test results accurately, applying Holter monitors, performing electrocardiograms, and educating patients on medications and nutrition. The Cardiology Medical Assistant will also provide training, support, and coaching to new clinical support staff or medical assistants to optimize care delivery.

Responsibilities:As a Cardiology Medical Assistant at Vanguard Medical Group, you will be an essential part of our patient-centered care team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Prepares the patients for the health care; helps to po sition the patient for the examination or treatment and arranges the exam room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Assist cardiologists, cardiology technicians, and other professionals perform non-invasive procedures that assess the health of a patients heart, blood vessels, arteries, and lungs.
• Set up a variety of imaging methods, such as electrocardiograms, holter monitors, telemetry monitors.
• Verifies patient information with the patient: reviews and/or records medical history, takes vital signs and confirms the purpose of visit.
• Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions and answering questions, authorizes drug refills as directed; telephones prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Answers patient questions on referrals and initiates referral process with patients and specialists.
• Records billing information of services rendered; completes insurance forms; responds to insurance and other third-party inquiries
• Updates medical records by recording patient examination, treatment information plans, and test results.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Keeps equipment in good condition, troubleshoots breakdowns; maintains supplies; performs preventive maintenance and calls for repairs.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks and participating in professional organizations.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
  
• Current/active CMA, CCMA, or RMA certification preferred
• 1+years of experience in a medical office or healthcare setting preferred, Cardiology experience a plus
• Working knowledge of Athena or an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and telephone skills

Life at Vanguard:Join us at the forefront of medical science, where patient health is our ultimate goal. We hire compassionate professionals who value and respect others, striving for excellence in all they do. At Vanguard, we take care of our team too, offering a unique work environment where you can maximize your capabilities and contributions. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous paid time off, 401(k) plans with employer matching, and leadership development opportunities.

If you're a passionate and skilled Medical Assistant looking to make a difference in the world of healthcare, we'd love to have you join our team at Vanguard Medical Group. Apply today to be a part of our innovative and caring community.