Cardiology Medical Assistant / Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Position: Nurse Aide / Medical Assistant – Cardiology (Entry to Full Performance)
Employment Type: Full-Time (100% FTE) with Benefits
Salary: $50,616 – $58,956 annually
Department: Cardiology (Outpatient)

We are seeking a Nurse Aide or Medical Assistant to support patient care in a busy outpatient cardiology clinic. This role involves assisting with or directly providing patient care through a variety of clinical and administrative support tasks, following established procedures and care standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in delivering patient care in an outpatient setting
  
• Monitor and report patient conditions and symptoms
  
• Support clinical procedures and treatment plans
  
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow care protocols
  
• Adhere to infection control, safety, and patient care standards
  
• Perform additional duties as assigned
  

Requirements

General

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
  
• Strong communication skills in English
  
• Knowledge of basic clinical practices, infection control, and patient care
  
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required (or must be obtained within 6 months; 1 month for LPNs)
  

Nurse Aide

Entry Level:

• No prior experience required
  

Full Performance:

• 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting (hospital or similar)
  
• Experience in observing/reporting patient conditions and assisting with care
  
• Knowledge of:
  
• • Basic nursing skills and first aid
    
  • Patient rights and safety practices
    
  • Infection control and universal precautions
    
  • Activities of daily living and restorative care
    

Medical Assistant

Certification Required (one of the following):

• CCMA (NHA)
  
• CMA (AAMA)
  
• RMA (AMT)
  
• NCMA (NCCT)
  

Entry Level:

• 1 year of relevant healthcare experience
  
• Experience in patient observation, reporting, and basic care
  
• Clinic experience preferred
  

Substitutions (Entry Level):

• Nursing school completion
  
• EMT / Advanced EMT / Paramedic certification
  
• 1 year of dental assistant experience
  

Full Performance:

• 1 year of experience as a Medical Assistant in an outpatient setting
  
• Knowledge of:
  
• • Emergency medical procedures
    
  • Human anatomy and physiology
    

Substitutions (Full Performance):

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
  
• 1 year EMT or Paramedic experience
  

Benefits

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
  
• 13–14 paid holidays annually
  
• 21 vacation days per year
  
• 21 sick leave days per year
  
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
  
• Employee Assistance Program
  
• State retirement system participation
  
• Eligibility for student loan repayment and scholarship programs