Medical Assistant (2692)

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

Job summary

US Heart and Vascular is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our Memorial Katy Cardiology team in Katy, TX. This full-time position requires proficiency in EKGs, with responsibilities including chart reviews, patient scheduling, and vital sign checks.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year of medical assistant experience or a recent accreditation, along with necessary certifications. Katy offers a family-friendly atmosphere with top-rated schools and easy access to big-city amenities.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience or recent graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program with externship completion.
• Current CPR and Medical Assistant certification or obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Current BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Review charts and populate patient health/surgical history.
• Schedule testing appointments and explain them to patients.
• Perform EKGs, vital signs, and assist in patient exams.

Skills

Patient care

EKG administration

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or Texas accredited GED

Tools

eClinical Works

Job description

Medical Assistant (2692)

Overview

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Category: Other Positions

Description

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Assistant to join our team at Memorial Katy Cardiology in Katy, TX.

Responsibilities:

• Review charts and the daily schedule the day before. Populate health/surgical history, etc.
• Verifies and inputs patient medications into EMR. Making changes and additions as needed to the medication list.
• Check if EKGs are needed
• Schedule testing appointments and explain the scheduled testing to the patient. Scan and fax necessary documents.
• Check voicemail (individual assigned each day) and call patients back within 48 hours.
• Check eScribe box daily and refill prescriptions (MA assigned to a provider).
• Use Telephone Encounters on eClinical Works.
• Holter monitor hook-ups and removals, event recorders and Loop recorders. (Proficiency Required)
• Perform stress tests as needed and assist in test interpretation. Assist physicians with patient exams as needed.
• Receive and return phone calls from patients and other external sources. Receive and return portal messages in the EMR.
• Room patients in a timely manner.
• Responsible for performing EKG, rhythm strip, and signal average EKG hook-ups and printouts (proficiency required).
• Add EKG order with diagnosis code to progress note.
• Takes vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, weight, etc.).
• Clean rooms and restock at the end of the day.
• Monitor pharmacy samples, removing them from stock as expired.
• Handle pharmacy calls and enter diagnosis codes.
• Access Cover My Meds.
• May also be responsible for insurance precertification, prior authorization, procedure/surgery scheduling and coordinating transfers and admissions.
• Additional duties as assigned based on practice needs.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or Texas accredited GED.
• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience, or recent graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program with completion of program externship.
• Current CPR and Medical Assistant certification or obtain within 90 days of hire date.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Must have experience in administration of EKGs.
• Cardiology practice experience preferred but not required.
• Fluently speaks, reads, and writes English.
• Move locations as needed.

Katy, TX: Katy is a fast-growing Houston suburb known for top-rated schools and a family-friendly atmosphere. It offers affordable housing, a strong job market, and great shopping and parks. Residents enjoy suburban comfort with easy access to big-city amenities. With a strong community feel, Katy is perfect for families.