Medical Assistant II-Cardiology-El Segundo
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EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Graduation from accredited California Medical Assistant school; have national certification as Medical Assistant ; or documented equivalent military experience or training
- 2 - 5 years of years of experience in outpatient medical setting preferred
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required. Must have or obtain AHA Healthcare Provider certification after employment.
- Intermediate computer skills
- Proven customer service skills
- Understands and is able to support patient care flow
- Ability to prepare patient for office visit/procedures
- Obtain vital signs and accurately record data
- Obtain and record current medications that patient is using
- Perform basic testing, specimen collection and prepare lab work/specimens for pick up
- Understands the 7 rights of medication administration
- Understanding of principles of cleaning, sterilization or autoclaving
- Ability to assist 2 or more providers in clinical care
- Recognizes potential patient safety issues
- Ability to problem solve and prioritize work assignments
- Basic understanding of insurance concepts
- Ability to schedule patient appointments for phlebotomy, testing or other procedures
- Basic knowledge and skills necessary to transcribe patient care as directed by a physician in a legible, clear manner including:
- Proficiency in typing, spelling, punctuation and grammar of medical terminology.
- Understand medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures, pharmacology, and treatment assessments to the extent required to accurately transcribe physician encounters.