Cardiac Medical Assistant - EMR, EKG, CME + Benefits

US Heart and Vascular; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Monday-Friday schedule

CME allowance

Job summary

US Heart and Vascular is seeking a Full-Time Medical Assistant for Houston, TX. The role involves patient interviews, vital signs, chart preparation, and EMR management to support cardiovascular care teams.

The ideal candidate has a Medical Assistant program completion, EKG experience, and basic familiarity with ICD coding. Position requires up to 50% travel and a Monday–Friday schedule.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• Experience in administration of EKGs is required.
• Cardiac experience is preferred but not required.
• High School diploma or Texas accredited GED.

Responsibilities

• Interview patients to obtain medical history and concerns.
• Measure vital signs and record in charts.
• Prepare patient charts for next day clinic.
• Submit orders for imaging with billable diagnoses (ICD).
• Enter medications into EMR and update as needed.
• Access hospital EMRs as needed.
• Provide H&P and labs to ASC team 2 days in advance.
• Fill out surgery patient sheets to flag ASC cases.
• Run missed-appointment queries weekly.
• Manage EKG orders with physician and diagnosis.
• Operate EKG, treadmill, and diagnostic equipment.
• Handle prescription refills by phone.
• Respond to portal messages in EMR.
• Return patient calls within 2 hours.
• Add follow-up documentation in clinical notes.

Skills

EKG administration

Vital signs

Medical history interview

Education

Medical Assistant program

HS diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

ICD codes

Job description

US Heart and Vascular is seeking a Full-Time Medical Assistant for Houston, TX. The role involves patient interviews, vital signs, chart preparation, and EMR management to support cardiovascular care teams.

The ideal candidate has a Medical Assistant program completion, EKG experience, and basic familiarity with ICD coding. Position requires up to 50% travel and a Monday–Friday schedule.