Job Description

I’m working with a cardiovascular care facility in Anchorage, AK and we’re looking for a Certified Medical Assistant (CMA), with experience in Cardiology , to join our team full-time.

This is a non-exempt position that under the direction of the Cardiologist and/or NP, the CMA assists the specialty provider in the delivery of patient care in an Anticoagulation Clinic.

Essential Functions:

• Basic understanding of coagulation, antithrombotic therapy and thrombogenesis.
• Basic understanding of Warfarin and other anticoagulants used in the outpatient setting.
• Performs patient interview and assess patient’s needs regarding upcoming visits and/or procedures and any current concerns with anticoagulant medications.
• Assessment skills to identify the signs and symptoms of emergent side effects of treatment, and when to refer to the pharmacist or primary cardiologist.
• Provide phone calls to patients to communicate medication dosages and next labs tests for homebound and nursing home patients on our remote monitoring service (Acelis).
• Compliance with Universal Precautions and hospital as well as clinical guidelines for blood specimen collection.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an approved Certified Medical Assistant program.
• Six months’ experience with laboratory and blood drawing skills, preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience in acute care medical-surgical or cardiovascular setting.
• CMA Certificate and current BLS certification.

We also offer a benefits package that includes medical/vision/dental, life, 401k, paid time off, paid holidays, FMLA, and more!

To express your interest, please send an updated copy of your resume to kchacon@samuelstaffing.com Thank you!

Best regards,

Kim C.

480-664-1089

kchacon@samuelstaffing.com

Samuel Healthcare Staffing

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