UC Davis Cardiac Rehabilitation provides physician-prescribed exercise, cardiac risk factor modification, psychosocial and outcome assessments to improve cardiovascular health. The program treats patients with a variety of cardiovascular disease including recent heart attack, coronary artery bypass surgery, stable angina pectoris, heart valve repair or replacement, coronary angioplasty or coronary stent, heart failure, heart transplant, and peripheral artery disease. The program is nationally certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR) and has over 7,000 patient visits per year. It is a multi-disciplinary program with physicians, nurses, exercise physiologists, dieticians, pharmacists, and a psychologist that collaborate to establish an individualized treatment plan for each patient.

• Recent MA experience
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS CPR or UCDH-issued CPR Certification
• Must have Certificate of Completion from a medical assistant training program
• To administer injections, must have written evidence of validation for training and competency in medication administration by Injection and skin testing.
• Must pass UCDHS Pharmacology verification exams If needed in job.
• Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.

• Experience in an exercise care environment.
• Cardiology Experience
• Outpatient/Ambulatory Care Experience

• This position may be subject to a criminal background investigation, drug screen, Live Scan fingerprinting, medical evaluation clearance, and functional capacity assessment.
• The University of California has implemented a SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Policy (ucop.edu) covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, employees must submit proof of vaccination or a University-approved exception or deferral.

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