Medical Assistant Cardiology Office

Medical Assistant Cardiology Office Location Libertyville, IL :

Job Summary: Medical Assistant in a Cardiology Practice

Special Characteristics: A team player that welcomes patients and visitors with a kind, serving and professional attitude.

Essential Functions:

Clinical

- Obtain Vital signs and document medical history in EMR prior to appointments

- Perform electrocardiogram, stress testing preparation, holter monitor and event monitors

- Input and scan and file information into the patient's record

- Referrals and authorization processing for office services and procedures.

- Assist with chart preparation and patient flow

Reception and Customer Service , includes but is not limit to:

- Answers phone, make appointment's, handle caller needs, or direct calls to the appropriate party

- Greets patient's upon arrival, registers patient's, verify insurance information, obtain insurance cards and referral information

- Money management, collect co-payments and process payments for patient accounts and uninsured visits.

- Inputs patient registration, insurance information and patient record data into database.

- Answers questions and follows through on inquiries.

- Assist with chart preparation and patient flow

- Verify insurance eligibility and assist billing department with account support

- Schedule testing

Qualifications/Special Characteristics/Requirements:

- Bilingual Spanish a plus

Education Background:

- High School diploma or GED equivalent.

- Medical Assistant Certificate a plus

Work Experience:

- 2+ years of experience working in a fast paced healthcare practice or hospital

- Medical terminology and CPT/ICD10, Excel and Word knowledge preferred.

Special Training/Skills:

- Cardiac testing training a plus, ie: EKG, holter monitor, Stress Testing

- Bilingual Spanish speaking a plus

- Strong customer service skills

- High level of professionalism with patients and staff

- Experience with working with physician practice management systems and.Electronic Medical Record required

- Word processing and Excel familiarity required

- Data Entry and typing skills required.

- Excellent organizational skills, high attention to detail and accuracy.

- Excellent written and verbal communication

Highlights

- Opportunity to work with experienced office staff and a great team

- Opportunity to learn and grow in a healthcare environment'Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Types: Full-time 40 hours per week

COVID-19 considerations:Our office follows all the CDC guidelines for healthcare offices

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Cardiology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Computer Skills: 1 year (Preferred)
• Medical Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Libertyville, IL 60048: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person