Float Medical Assistant for Cardiology Practice

Central Texas Heart Center; Bryan (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Central Texas Heart Center is seeking a Float Medical Assistant to join our clinical team. This full-time role covers for staff on PTO or illness, performing essential MA duties with EMR responsibilities and patient care.

The ideal candidate holds a CMA/CCMA certification or 8–12 months MA experience, with proficiency in eClinicalWorks and Meditech preferred. Strong computer skills and HIPAA compliance are required.

Qualifications

• Current CMA or CCMA certification (preferred) or 8–12 months MA experience in a medical office.
• Proficiency with eClinicalWorks and Meditech (preferred).
• Strong computer and keyboarding skills.
• Excellent telephone etiquette and headset use.
• Willingness to obtain BLS/CPR if not current.
• Understanding CPT and ICD-10 coding basics.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced clinic with multiple providers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare charts for medical appointments.
• Room patients promptly and obtain/record vital signs and medical history in EMR.
• Perform EKGs and record medications accurately.
• Check-out patients and schedule follow-ups/tests.
• Answer calls and assist with patient communications (portal, email).
• Obtain medical records from outside facilities and maintain EMR data integrity.
• Assist providers with procedures and patient care; ensure HIPAA compliance.

Skills

CMA certificate

Clinical proficiency

eClinicalWorks

Meditech

Computer & keyboarding

Telephone etiquette

Multitasking

Medical terminology

Education

CMA or CCMA certification

Tools

eClinicalWorks

Meditech

Job description

WE ARE LOOKING FOR A FLOAT MEDICAL ASSISTANT

We are seeking experienced, patient-care-oriented, and talented medical assistant to join our clinical team. Pay will be determined based on experience, skill set, and if you are certified.

NOTE: The available position is a full-time 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday. The required working hours will not accommodate a part-time employee or student.

Candidate must have excellent patient relations, strong attention to detail, the ability to follow directives from multiple levels of staff, assume responsibility for assignments, and perform the essential duties of the position. Candidate will require flexibility to their day-to-day responsibilities as this position is to cover for Medical Assistants that are out on paid time off or need to be out due to illness or an emergency.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare charts for medical appointments.
• Room patients in a timely manner.
• Obtain and record vital signs (weight, manual blood pressure, and heart rate) and medical history in the EMR.
• Perform EKGs.
• Accurately record patients’ medications.
• Check-out the patient and schedule follow up appointments and tests.
• Answer incoming calls.
• Assist with patient communications (patient portal, email, etc.).
• Obtain medical records from outside healthcare facilities.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations and assist providers with procedures and patient care.
• Work directly with providers and other medical support staff.
• Maintain patient information using EMR software.
• Provide compassionate support and assistance to patients and families.
• Ensure compliance with all healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and OSHA.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• This is a summary of primary duties and responsibilities.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS:

• A current CMA certificate with experience in a medical office setting OR 8-12 consecutive months of medical assistant experience in a medical office setting.
• Proficiency in eClinicalWorks and Meditech (preferred).
• Strong computer and keyboarding skills.
• Excellent telephone etiquette.
• Ability to wear a phone headset.
• Strong critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while supporting multiple providers and team members.
• Basic understanding of patient care, medical terminology, and appropriate clinical pharmacology protocols within the Medical Assistant scope of practice.
• Basic knowledge and understanding of CPT and ICD-10 codes.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.
• BLS or willing to obtain.

Position Details:

This is a full-time, hourly position with great benefits. Part-time is not available.

Clinic Hours:

• Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
• Friday: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Occasional overtime may be required, but it is rare. No nights, weekends, or on call.

This posting is not representative of all duties performed by CTHC medical assistants.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Health savings account.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Paid time off.
• Paid holidays.

Experience:

• Medical Assistant: 1 year (Required).
• eClinicalWorks: 1 year (Preferred).

License/Certification:

• CMA or CCMA (Preferred).
• BLS.
• CPR (Preferred).