Medical Assistant at Missouri Heart Center – Columbia, Missouri

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Room and prepare patients following established practice protocols (e.g., weight, vital signs, medication review, histories and review of systems on new patients).
• Perform EKG’s.
• Prepare all electronic medical records prior to the scheduled office for all clinics assigned to their primary POD.
• Administer all refill requests according to established practice protocols and physician approval.
• Assist the Registered Nurses with patient education, testing instructions, and sample requests.
• Clean and stock exam rooms.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

• High school diploma or GED and current BLS certification required.
• Preferred: Certification of a Medical Assistant (RMA, CCMA, CMA, CNA), Licensed Practical Nurse, or bachelor’s in a health-related field. Experience working in a clinic or healthcare setting is helpful.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of cardiac medications.
• Knowledge of basic cardiac procedures and tests.
• Skill in taking vital signs and performing EKGs.
• Skill in using a computer and electronic medical record systems (EMR).
• The ability to examine documents and medical records for accuracy and completeness.
• The ability to prepare records in accordance with detailed instructions.

ENVIRONMENTAL/WORKING CONDITIONS: Combination of medical office and exam room settings. May be exposed to hazards-- possible blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and cleaning chemicals.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS: Varied activities including standing, walking, reaching, bending, and lifting. Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.