Medical Assistant - Cardiology at Nemours in Wilmington, Delaware

Job Description:

Nemours is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the Cardiology team here at Nemours Children's Hospital in Wilmington, DE.

The Medical Assistant (MA) is an important liaison between the patient/family, provider, and other care team members. The cardiology MA is responsible for coordinating patient flow by assisting in clinical data collection and review for patient intake, ensuring the appropriate information is available to the provider (including EKGs, orthostatic vitals, cardiac specific intake questions), and entering pertinent history in the medical record. The MA performs and assists with clinical procedures in accordance with divisional/department responsibilities as directed by the provider and per protocol. The MA is cross trained to perform designated business processes associated with an outpatient visit ensuring that all demographic and financial information is accurate. The MA acts as a resource and provides cross coverage as needed, as well as serves as a coach and mentor to new medical assistant associates.

Responsibilities:

• American Heart Association BLS required
• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Assistant Program or certification as a medical assistant through an alternate pathway.
• Preferred: Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), Registered Medical Assistant (RMA), National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) and Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA).