Medical Assistant, PET

Location:

Fairfax, VA Status:

Full-Time /

Non-Exempt Salary Range:

$21.00 - $25.00 Are you looking for new career opportunities, great wages, excellent benefits, and work-life balance? Follow your heart to Virginia Heart! At Virginia Heart, we are looking for friendly, dependable and compassionate Medical Assistant, for our Cardiac PET office that will perform day-to-day clinical and administrative support for the PET department and exhibits a high level of customer service, communication skills, and accuracy with medical documentation When you work with Virginia Heart, you will enjoy a dedicated and experienced staff, competitive wages, excellent benefits and the following rewards and incentives: No Nights, weekends, or holidays! Affordable Medical, Dental and Vision plans 401(k) Retirement Plan Paid Short-Term Disability Employee Assistance Program for Mental and Physical well-being Three Weeks of Paid Vacation upon eligibility One week of Paid Sick Leave Annual Merit-Based increases

Career Advancement Opportunities Employee Referral Bonuses Employee Discount Programs Employee Appreciation:

Events to include therapy dogs, raffles, and other fun events Virginia Heart is Northern Virginia's premier cardiovascular practice, bringing an unparalleled standard of excellence to our patients. We are seeking experienced professionals to join our team in our outpatient cardiology setting. Every employee, at every level, begins their journey at Virginia Heart learning about the history of the organization and its established culture built on trust and integrity. Our employees drive this culture, and we want you to be a part of it.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Greets patients upon arrival to the department and creates and/or verifies patient identification. Reviews future scheduled orders, performs patient screening, appointment confirmation calls, order management, and data entry into the EMR. Escorts patients from the waiting room and reviews the patient's recent history and physical as part of the intake process. Provides an explanation of the study to the patient. Properly obtains and documents vital signs prior to the study, including blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and lung auscultation, and prepares the patient visit accordingly. Initiates peripheral intravenous (IV) access safely and competently in accordance with training, scope of practice, and departmental protocol, and promptly reports any complications or concerns. Accurately places electrodes and ECG leads on patients based on thorough training and knowledge of cardiothoracic anatomy. Assists the nuclear medicine technologists with beginning and ending exams in Epic, including accurately charging doses and medications. Assists the nuclear medicine technologists with patients in the imaging room in a safe manner. Adheres to established radiation safety protocols, shielding practices, and departmental procedures to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors. Assists providers and/or clinicians with patients in the office as needed, including but not limited to the following tasks: Clinical chart preparation Gathering appropriate documents and signatures necessary to assist the clinician in making treatment decisions Assisting with patient education and answering clinical questions as needed and appropriate within the Medical Assistant scope of practice Provides a safe environment for patients and staff. Functions as a resuscitative team member in emergency situations within their level of expertise, training, and scope of practice as a Medical Assistant. Maintains knowledge of the location of medical supplies and medications on the emergency cart and the proper operation of emergency equipment within their scope. Assists with maintaining appropriate stock of medical and clerical supplies and reports supply needs to the manager. Uses downtime effectively to support department operations, including stocking supplies, maintaining organization and cleanliness, reviewing upcoming patient schedules, completing assigned administrative tasks, and assisting team members as needed. Attends the two-week orientation to review the clinical duties above and participates in training sessions for new processes as they are implemented. Demonstrates flexibility and teamwork in supporting operational and staffing needs across Cardiac PET offices throughout the region and, as needed, general cardiology offices; this position requires travel to other office locations.

REQUIREMENTS

Medical Assistant Certification Preferred. High School Diploma, or equivalent. Must be highly skilled and proficient in starting IV's. Previous experience working in a medical office with both administrative and clinical experience. Computer Literate. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Prior experience with the use of an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred. Ability to multi-task in busy settings. (Click link to view other available openings and locations for our company: https://virginiaheart.hiringplatform.com/list/careers )