Medical Assistant - Phoenixville Cardiology

Job Summary

This position will require this candidate to work both in CTS Surgery and Cardiology in Phoenixville as well as Limerick if needed.

• Medical assistant (MA) is positioned within the workforce to gather, screen, communicate and act based on delegation from a provider, registered nurse or Licensed Practical nurse as per scope of practice.

• The MA performs a combination of clerical and direct patient care duties.

• Clerical responsibilities include greeting patients, answering telephones, scheduling appointments, and updating patients electronic medical record (EMR).

• Clinical responsibilities include rooming patients, taking medical histories, performing and recording vital signs, preparing exam room for procedures, explaining treatment procedures to patients, preparing patients for examination, facilitation of patient flow through the office, and assisting the Physician, Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant during examinations.

Qualifications

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma - OR - GED - OR - Graduate of a Medical Assistant Program

Certification and Licensure

• BLS Certification

• Current Medical Assistant Certification awarded through American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA), the American Medical Technologists (AMT), the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) or the National Healthcare Association (NHA). Medical Assistant Certification program other than those listed above will require THMG Leadership Approval.

Required Skills

• Excellent Communications Skills

• Excellent Interpersonal Skills

• General Clerical Skills

• Keyboarding