Medical Assistant (2692)

US Heart & Vascular; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

US Heart & Vascular is looking for a Medical Assistant to join their team in Katy, TX. The role involves reviewing patient charts, scheduling appointments, and performing EKGs. Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED and have at least one year of experience in a similar role.

Proficiency in patient care tasks, current CPR certification, and BCLS certification are required, with the opportunity to work in a dynamic cardiology environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Medical Assistant experience or recent graduation from an accredited program.
• CPR and Medical Assistant certification required within 90 days of hire.
• BCLS certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Review charts and schedule the day before; populate health/surgical history.
• Verify and input patient medications into EMR.
• Schedule testing appointments and explain testing to patients.
• Perform Holter monitor hook-ups, stress tests, and EKGs as needed.
• Room patients in a timely manner and take vital signs.

Skills

Medical Assistant experience

Current CPR certification

Experience in administration of EKGs

Fluently speaks, reads, and writes English

Education

High school diploma or Texas accredited GED

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: MKC - Katy Main - Katy, TX 77493. Position Type: Full Time. Education Level: High School Diploma/GED. Travel Percentage: Up to 50%. Job Shift: Day. Job Category: Other Positions. 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.
• Verify and input patient medications into EMR; make 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 (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.
• Perform 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.
• Perform EKG, rhythm strip, and signal average EKG hook-ups and printouts (proficiency required); add EKG order with diagnosis code to progress note.
• Take vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, weight, etc.).
• Clean rooms and restock at the end of the day.
• Monitor pharmacy samples and remove expired ones from stock.
• 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.
• Perform 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.
• Experience in administration of EKGs.
• Cardiology practice experience preferred but not required.
• Fluently speaks, reads, and writes English.
• Ability to move locations as needed.