Medical Assistant (2661)

US Heart and Vascular; Hammond (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

US Heart and Vascular is hiring a Medical Assistant in Hammond, LA. This role involves interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, and recording medical information.

The ideal candidate will have completed a Medical Assistant program and preferably have experience in Cardiology and EKG operation. Join a dedicated team at Heart Clinic of Hammond.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• Previous experience in Cardiology Preferred.
• Experience with EKGs is required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients and measures vital signs.
• Prepares examination rooms for patient visits.
• Records patients' medical history and test results.
• Authorizes drug refills and provides prescription information.

Skills

Patient interviews

Vital signs measurement

Medical charting

EKG operation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Completion of Medical Assistant program

Job description

Medical Assistant (2661)

HCOH - Hammond - Hammond, LA 70403

Overview

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Category: Other Positions

Description

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Assistant to join our team at Heart Clinic of Hammond located in Hammond, LA

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information in patients’ charts.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
• Help physicians examine and treat patients
• Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• Operate electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.

Requirements

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program
• Previous experience in Cardiology Preferred
• Experience with EKGs is required

About Hammond, LA

Hammond LA is located 45 miles east of Baton Rouge and 45 miles northwest of New Orleans. As the commercial hub, Hammond boasts fine restaurants, modern shopping centers, beautiful parks and southeastern Louisiana University. With a townscape shaded by venerable live oaks, this is a place to discover regional hallmarks like Cajun cooking and super‑fresh seafood, combined with guided swamp tours and encounters with alligators.