Medical Assistant Cardiac Care

Medical Assistant Cardiac Care

Requirements

• Current Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Satisfactorily completes applicable competency assessments/skills checklists within 90 days of hire/transfer
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or one with which Intermountain Healthcare has a valid affiliation agreement – or – three years of Medical Assistant experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting – or – successful completion of an accredited LPN or RN program and a current LPN or RN license.
• National MA Certification or current LPN/RN licensure (for Medical Assistant III).
• 7 years of Medical Assistant (or LPN or RN) experience in an outpatient clinic or other healthcare setting (for Medical Assistant III).

Responsibilities

• Performs basic clerical and office duties including assembling necessary documents and supplies, effectively using computer applications, scheduling and coordinating appointments, maintaining medical records, and managing inventory of supplies.
• Performs business and financial duties including assigning procedural and diagnostic coding, conducting pre-authorizations and referrals, and facilitating timely billing.
• Performs clinical functions including prioritizing patient needs, recognizing emergency situations, preparing examination areas, administering screening tests, assisting providers, providing patient education, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.