Medical Assistant, Per Diem - Cardiology - Norwood, MA

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Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders .

In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Nursing Support duties : < / Positions in this nursing support work under the direction of physicians, mid-level practitioners, and may work under the direction of registered nurses depending on their unit.

A clinical technologist role that has specialized knowledge or skills gained through a combination of vocational education, training, and experience.

This role will be most commonly applied to patient care and / or scientific / laboratory jobs. An experienced level role requiring basic knowledge of job procedures and tools obtained through work experience and requiring vocational or technical education .

Works under moderate supervision, works through problems of a routine nature, but may at times require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures and communicates information that requires some explanation or interpretation.

Hours : Per Diem, Monday-Friday day shifts. Completed MA education from a CAAHEP- or ABHES-accredited program that was accredited at any time during the student's enrollment, or who graduated within the 36 months prior to the program becoming CAAHEP or ABHES accredited

3. Phlebotomy Certification

4.Bi-Lingual

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Prepares medical record for patient visit , confirming accuracy with patient identifiers, entering chief complaint and social history.

This may require interviewing the patient to obtain data. Assists provider, patient and patient’s family with admitting patient into the hospital .

Makes out clothing list and facilitates smooth transition to inpatient unit. This may include pediatric, adult, geriatric patients .

Determines fall risk and implements appropriate measures . May sit with a patient who needs monitoring . Assists and / or chaperones providers / nursing with physical exams, treatments and procedures as necessary .

Performs collection of specimens and / or ensures the necessary supplies and equipment are ready for the provider to use during the visit.

Performs Point of Care Testing (POC) as ordered including Urine dips, HCG testing, Strep A, HGB A1C, and glucose testing.

May be required to perform phlebotomy. Assists in arranging for diagnostic testing, surgery and in-patient admissions under direction of the nurse or physician .

Assists with patient billing by ensuring CPT code, diagnosis code and all supplies and procedures are indicated on charting.

Ensures outside paperwork is scanned into patient’s electronic medical record. Processes and tracks referrals and prior authorizations as requested / ordered by provider. span>

Maintains clinic rooms according to infection control and cleaning policies. Stocks , maintains and rotates supplies in clinic rooms daily according to clinic demands .

Monitors supply inventory for clinic and orders supplies as needed . Maintains equipment. Participates in unit specific quality improvement projects i.

e. Provides administrative support which may include coordinating interpreter services, answering telephone calls, taking accurate and messages, forwarding messages, and faxing.

Tufts Medicine benefit package Includes :

Competitive salaries & benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that start on day one

403(b) retirement plans with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Free on-campus parking

Guaranteed hours and set schedules

Professional Growth opportunities

NO late nights!

Pay rates shown are estimated by and do not reflect the actual rates of Tufts Medicine. A Tufts Medicine Recruiter will work with every individual applicant personally to review their experience and work history, expedite interviews with Hiring Managers, and calculate fair and equitable wages. span>

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts.

Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and / or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.