Cardiology EKG Tech Medical Assistant
Cardiology EKG Tech Medical Assistant
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Job Description
Overview
Dignity Health Medical Foundation established in 1993 is a California nonprofit public benefit corporation with care centers throughout California. Dignity Health Medical Foundation is an affiliate of Dignity Health one of the largest health systems in the nation - with hospitals and care centers in California Arizona and Nevada. Today Dignity Health Medical Foundation works hand-in-hand with physicians and providers throughout California to provide comprehensive health care services to the many communities we serve. As Dignity Health Medical Foundation continues to grow and establish new premier care centers we provide increasing support and investment in the latest technologies finest physicians and state-of-the-art medical facilities. Our 130 clinics across the state of California deliver high-quality patient-centric care with an emphasis on humankindness. Through affiliations with Dignity Health hospitals along with our joint ventures and partnerships we offer a robust state-of-the-art health care delivery system in the communities we serve .We strive to create purposeful work settings where staff can provide great care while advancing in knowledge and experience through challenging work assignments and stimulating relationships. Our staff is well-trained and highly skilled qualities that are vital to maintaining excellence in care and service.
Responsibilities
Position Summary:
The EKG/Cardiac Technician/Medical Assistant (MA) position is responsible for performing electrocardiograms according to policies established policies and procedures. Provides data for diagnosis of heart ailments. Edits and forwards final test results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
As a Medical Assistant the incumbent is responsible for knowing his/her professional scope of practice as defined by the California Business and Professional Code and for satisfactorily completing the Dignity Health Medical Foundation orientation period that includes demonstrating skills and behaviors that meet a fully competent level of performance.
The EKG/Cardiac Tech/MA maintains a clean organized and safe environment and performs patient care services that support the physician / providers practice under the clinical supervision of the Physician Registered Nurse Nurse Practitioner physicians assistant or licensed Vocational Nurse. This includes assisting in prepping patients for examinations or procedures assisting with procedures relaying instructions from the physician to a patient or authorized person and collecting patient data. Documenting patient concerns patient concerns patient messages and care provided to the patient in the patients medical record for the physicians review. Administrating medications specifically directed by the physician and performing accurate vital sign measurements and documentation.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent. Satisfactory completion of a formal Medical Assistant program pursuant to the Division of Allied Health Professions or military training that is equivalent to an accredited Medical Assistant program (determination by Dignity Health Medical Foundation H.R. department in conjunction with the State Division of Allied Health Professions.) MA Diploma Required.
-Completion of an accredited EKG program is required.
- Excellent interpersonal organizational and customer service skills are essential.
- Medical terminology familiarity with CPT and ICD-9 coding procedures and reference tools and pharmacology appropriate to the Medical Assistant scope of practice is essential.
- Current BLS through American Heart Association
Preferred Qualifications:
- Six (6) months experience in an outpatient setting as a Medical Assistant preferred.
- Familiarity with an electronic practice management system is preferred
***This position is represented by SEIU-UHW
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