Medical Assistant (MA) - Cardiovascular Clinic - Full Time

Position Title: Medical Assistant Position Code: MA-XXXX Department: Organization Wide Oracle Code: MA-XXXX Reports to: Department Manager/Director S afety Sensitive: ☒ Yes ☐ No Exempt Status: ☐ Yes ☒ No Position Purpose: All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country. Key Responsibilities Responsible for patient care under the direct supervision (in the office suite or exam room) of a Physician, Physician Assistant, or Nurse Practitioner. Responsible for maintaining all applicable KHI Policies and Procedures. Escorts patients to exam room and prepares patient for exam including vital signs, history, and reason for seeking care. Cross trains in data entry, balancing of accounts, charges fees and collect payments due. Schedules/confirms appointments. Maintains and facilitates communication between patients, family and clinical staff. Reports as necessary to Public Health at direction of provider. Maintains work area including exam rooms, supplies, medication and immunizations. Performs CLIA waived lab tests and obtains specimens; performs proficiency testing and runs controls for waived tests; may perform venipuncture. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Education: High School diploma or Equivalent - must provide proof upon hire Must also meet one of the following criteria: Graduate of a medical assistant program accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (documentation on file); OR Hold a current medical assistant certification from a nationally recognized certifying body accredited by National Commission for Certifying Agencies or American National Standards Institute (e.g., AAMA, AMT, NCCT, NHA), OR Completion of a medical services training program through the U.S. Armed Forces (documentation on file). Certification: BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Skills and Knowledge: Able to communicate effectively with others; manage multiple priorities and tasks, to maintain attention to detail. Able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocol. Knowledge of/ able to implement direct care, newborn through geriatric. Knowledge of/able to use basic medical terminology Preferences Experience: One to two years’ experience as a medical assistant in a clinical outpatient setting. Special Position Requirements Exposure Categories: Category I : Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues Other potential hazard(s): possible exposure to chemical, biological and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals Work Requirements Must be able to distinguish appropriate colors. Incumbent must be able to consistently reach and/or work above and below shoulder level; lift up to 50 pounds. Able to walk/be on feet 90% of day with frequent bending, squatting, kneeling, standing. Able to sit at desk 10% of day; communicate using telephone.