Medical Assistant

US Heart & Vascular; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Monday-Friday schedule

CME allowance

Job summary

US Heart and Vascular in McKinney, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant to join HeartPlace. The role involves taking vital signs, entering medications in the EMR, and assisting physicians during exams in a fast-paced cardiology setting.

This position requires at least 1 year of MA experience, current MA and BCLS certifications, and EKG proficiency. The successful candidate will monitor Holter/Loop devices, support stress tests, and handle calls and chart reviews with attention to accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or Texas accredited GED.
• At least 1 year of Medical Assistant experience.
• Current Medical Assistant certification.
• Current BCLS certification.
• EKG experience required.
• Cardiology practice experience preferred but not required.
• Fluent English: reading, writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Takes patient vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, weight, etc.).
• Verifies and inputs patient medications into EMR. Making changes and additions as needed to the medication list.
• Responsible for EKG, rhythm strip, and signal average EKG hook-ups and printouts (Proficiency Required)
• Assists physicians with patient exams as needed.
• Responsible for Holter monitor hook-ups and removals, event recorders and Loop recorders. (Proficiency Required)
• Ability to perform stress tests as needed and to assist in test interpretation.
• Takes pharmacy phone calls, reviews charts, and calls in prescription refills.
• Monitors pharmacy samples, removing from stock as expired.
• Receives and returns phone calls from patients and other external sources.Receives and returns portal messages in the EMR.
• Pulls patient charts when necessary.
• Performs other duties as required.
• May also be responsible for insurance precertification, prior authorization, procedure/surgery scheduling and coordinating transfers and admissions.
• May be required to move between locations as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

EMR data entry

EKG proficiency

Assist exam

Holter monitor setup

Stress test assistance

Phone/med refills

Chart/portal messaging

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Medical Assistant certification

BCLS certification

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: HeartPlace - McKinney - McKinney, TX 75070

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Job Category: Other Positions

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Assistant to join our HeartPlace team in the McKinney, TX

Responsibilities

• Takes patient vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, weight, etc.)


• Verifies and inputs patient medications into EMR. Making changes and additions as needed to the medication list.


• Responsible for EKG, rhythm strip, and signal average EKG hook-ups and printouts (Proficiency Required)


• Assists physicians with patient exams as needed.


• Responsible for Holter monitor hook-ups and removals, event recorders and Loop recorders. (Proficiency Required)


• Ability to perform stress tests as needed and to assist in test interpretation.


• Takes pharmacy phone calls, reviews charts, and calls in prescription refills.


• Monitors pharmacy samples, removing from stock as expired.


• Receives and returns phone calls from patients and other external sources.Receives and returns portal messages in the EMR.


• Pulls patient charts when necessary.


• Performs other duties as required.


• May also be responsible for insurance precertification, prior authorization, procedure/surgery scheduling and coordinating transfers and admissions.


• May be required to move between locations as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or Texas accredited GED


• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience.


• Current Medical Assistant certification.


• Current BCLS certification.


• EKG Experience required.


• Cardiology practice experience preferred but not required.


• Fluently speaks, reads, and writes English.

Why Choose Us

• Comprehensive benefits package


• Monday-Friday schedule


• CME allowance

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