Vascular Technician jobs in Milwaukee, WI

We are a fast-paced, growing heart and vascular clinic seeking a Medical Assistant. The ideal candidate is highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented with a strong ability to multitask. As a Medical Assistant, you will assist in preparing patients for their health care visit, assisting the provider with delivering care, and updating the patient health records as needed.

Essential Functions of the Role:

• Prepares patients for the health care visit by directing and/or accompanying them to the examining room; helping them to position themselves for the examination and/or treatment; arranging examining room instruments, supplies, and equipment.
• Verifies patient information by interviewing patient; reviewing and/or recording medical history; taking vital signs; confirming purpose of visit or treatment.
• Supports patient care delivery by helping health care providers during examinations; preparing patients for x-rays; taking electrocardiograms; disposing of contaminated supplies; authorizing drug refills as directed; telephoning prescriptions to pharmacies.
• Educates patients by providing medication and diet information and instructions; answering questions.
• Completes records by recording patient examination, treatment, and test results.
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following, and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping patient care information confidential and in compliance with HIPAA.
• Serves and protects the physician or health care provider practice by adhering to professional standards, policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) standards.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances health care practice reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Clinical experience is required, Cardiology experience is preferred
• BCLS certified or willing to complete the process if offered employment
• Flexibility on clinic days
• Treats all patients, callers, visitors, and employees with respect, courtesy, kindness, and dignity.

Desired Qualifications

• BLS Certification
• Certified Medical Assistant
• Preferred knowledge of Athena, ADP Workforce Now, and proficient in using Microsoft Office 365 to include Word and Excel

Physical Requirements

This position requires a full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment

Work is performed in a typical medical clinic and/or business office environment. Work in a clinical setting has the potential for exposure to blood and bodily fluids, and infectious pathogens. Must be able to use protective equipment as required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.