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Medical Assistant Cardiology Outpatient

Methodist Health System • Richardson, TX • 1w ago

Hours of Work :

8 - 5 pm

Days Of Week :

Mon - Fri

Work Shift :

Job Description :

Your Job:

In this highly technical, fast-paced, and challenging position, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to provide the very best care for our patients. The Medical Assistant works under the general direction of the physician to provide healthcare to individuals as instructed by the physician; performs routine clinical procedures as directed by the physician; participates in patient education; enters appropriate documentation into patients' health record; performs all other duties as assigned within the scope of certification. Reports directly to the Practice Manager.

Your Job Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited program for medical assistants

National/Registered Medical Assistant Certification upon hire. Certification must remain current and active throughout employment.

Two or more years' experience of professional medical assisting in a clinic setting preferred.

Responsibilities and duties listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and abilities required.

Knowledge of professional clinical theory and practices to provide and evaluate patient care.

Skill in applying and interpreting principles, methods, and techniques to provide professional patient care.

Perception necessary to observe pertinent detail when taking vital signs (BP, pulse, temp.) and observation of patient's condition.

Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe working environment.

Ability to maintain quality control standards.

Strong positive interpersonal skills; can communicate effectively verbally and written.

Your Job Responsibilities:

Implements patient care under the guidance and direction of the physician and/or nurse.

Rooming the patient including taking vitals, entering/updating allergies, and pharmacy information.

May perform intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous injections when instructed by the physician.

Assists physicians in providing care to patients and meeting required metrics in accordance with clinic policies, guidelines, and other quality review organizations.

Performs general clinical duties as appropriate within state guidelines and conforms to OSHA Regulations and Precautions.

Demonstrates working knowledge and practice of infection control procedures.

Cleans and disinfects all instruments and clinical areas.

Assures room set-up and necessary instruments are made available for patient appointments.

Maintains inventory and participates in minimizing waste of medical supplies and medications; orders supplies as needed.

Maintains medical equipment per regulation minimum, following operation instructions, and reporting to manager equipment failure.

Methodist Richardson Medical Center is a 443-bed, full-service, acute care hospital that serves Richardson, Garland, Plano, and surrounding areas in Dallas and Collin counties. We are a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center as well as the nation's first hospital to receive The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval ®for Pancreatic/Hepatic/Biliary Cancer Certification. We also provide services at Methodist Richardson Medical Center - Campus for Continuing Care, which include a behavioral health and addiction recovery unit, inpatient rehabilitation, long-term acute care, and more. We strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we've earned:

Magnet®-designated hospital

150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review , 2023

Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit

Level III Trauma Center

Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we've earned:

Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers

150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Hospital Review , 2023

Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023

Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Methodist Health System (MHS) to select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of MHS to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, marital status, genetic information or ancestry. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee's compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training, development, transfer all other privileges of employment. MHS is committed to maintain a working environment free of intimidation, workplace discrimination and harassment. Retaliation or attempted retaliatory behavior that occurs as a result of an employee's exercise of their rights under this policy or any other statutorily protected right is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for disciplinary action.

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