Medical Assistant (1392)

US Heart and Vascular; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Houston, TX, is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join their team. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma, Medical Assistant certification, and at least one year of relevant experience. Responsibilities include taking vital signs, assisting physicians during exams, and managing medications. This role offers a chance to work in a dynamic healthcare environment with a focus on cardiology.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification required.
• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Takes vital signs, verifies medications into EMR.
• Assists physicians with patient exams as needed.
• Responsible for EKG hook-ups and printouts.

Skills

Vital sign measurement

Patient medication management

EKG proficiency

Assisting in patient exams

Insurance precertification

Education

High school diploma or Texas accredited GED

Medical Assistant certification

Current BCLS certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Willowbrook - Champions - Houston, TX

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Travel Percentage: None

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Other Positions

Summary

US Heart and Vascular needs a full time Medical Assistant to join our Willowbrook Cardiovascular Associates in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities

• Takes 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)
• Assist 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.
• Maintains current CPR and Medical Assistant certification.
• May also be responsible for insurance precertification, prior authorization, procedure/surgery scheduling and coordinating transfers and admissions.
• Performs other duties as required.
• May be required to move between locations as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or Texas accredited GED is required.
• Current Medical Assistant certification is required.
• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience is required.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Current experience in administration of EKGs is required.
• Prior recent cardiology experience in a clinical capacity is required.

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