Medical Assistant Cardiology - Remote

Medical Assistant - Florida, Remote

Novocardia, a division of Cardiovascular Associates of America (CVAUSA), is on a mission to revolutionize cardiovascular care and empower clinicians across the United States to consistently deliver high-quality, prevention-focused, value-based, patient-centered care. Chronic disease is the dominant cause of avoidable healthcare spending and death in the United States and worldwide. Fortunately, much of this disease burden and associated spending is potentially avoidable through delivery of more proactive, prevention-focused care. We are deeply passionate about improving care quality, and providing more Americans with access to great, evidence-based chronic disease care.

We are looking for high integrity, mission-oriented people who are passionate about improving the quality and value of chronic disease in America, excited to join a dynamic, rapidly growing, and diverse team.

We are looking for a talented, goal-oriented, and proactive team player who will play a key role as the Medical Assistant in supporting the medical team and our patients.

Who You Are:

You have high integrity, humble, ambitious, passionate about providing quality care, learning-oriented and patient-centric. Come join us!

Job Responsibilities:

The Medical Assistant will function as a critical member of the Heart Failure Program and will work closely with the heart failure clinical team to provide excellent patient care, satisfaction, and ensure that our patients come first.

· Responsible for the enrollment, engagement, and coordination of patients throughout the Heart Failure Program.

· Oversee the provider’s telehealth schedule. Experience with telehealth a plus.

· Contact and coordinate patients after hospital discharge for transitional care management.

· Maintain an electronic patient roster and data collection.

· Assist with remote patient monitoring (RPM) services such as patient enrollment, patient compliance, and patient assistance. Coordinate patient care with the RPM nursing team.

· Initiate patient intake including recording vitals, medical history, and reason for seeking care.

· Provide excellent patient-centric care by ensuring that patient needs are being met. This may include medication reconciliation, coordinating lab tests, imaging, testing and referrals.

· In coordination with office support, assist the provider with the patients’ ongoing health care:

o Maintain and update patient records confidentially and accordingly.

o Ensure medical records and lab results are in patient charts prior to appointments, and obtain missing records as needed.

o Follow prescription refill procedures.

o Collect and record updated insurance information from patients.

o Deliver patient education and information to patients and caregivers

· Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocols.

· Perform clerical duties such as processing telephone calls and messages, filing, faxing, etc. as needed.

· Perform basic triage per specific office protocol procedures.

· Ensure work processes are documented accordingly.

· Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and work regularly with team staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Background:

· Certified Medical Assistant through the National Medical Assistant Certification exam (i.e. AAMA or NCCT) within one year of issuance.

· High school diploma or GED

Experience: At least 3 months’ experience in a prior medical office setting preferred.

Skills:

· Strong computer skills required as different programs, applications and websites will be utilized.

· Knowledge of medical terminology and medication procedures.

· Enjoy providing healthcare, being a great team player and building relationships with people

· Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.

· Basic knowledge of CPT & ICD-10 coding procedures.

· Ability to multi-task, prioritize and coordinate duties efficiently and effectively.

· Demonstrate the ability to remain calm, organized and effective in a busy work environment.

· Ability to communicate effectively in the English language in person, by phone and in writing.

· Adherence to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality, and personal appearance.

· Proficiency in working with electronic health records, such as Athena, as well as Microsoft Word, and Excel is preferred.

· This position may be remote (ideally in the Orlando/Jacksonville area). A dedicated space at home to ensure patient privacy with reliable broadband is required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Salary: $18-20 per hour, depending on experience

CVAUSA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to religion, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, alienage or citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, disability, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Cardiology

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Clinic
• In-person
• Office

Work Location: In person