Medical Assistant (2845)

US Heart and Vascular; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

US Heart and Vascular is seeking a Medical Assistant to join Cardiology Specialists of Acadiana in LaFayette, LA. This full-time, day-shift position supports patient intake, vital signs, history updates, ECGs, and other clinic procedures to ensure smooth patient flow.

You will greet patients, enter data into the chart, schedule procedures, and coordinate with physicians. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, completion of an accredited medical assisting or nursing program, and at

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of accredited certified medical assistant or accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in clinical activities in a medical environment.
• eCW experience preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of medical office procedures and medical terminology with concentration in cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients in a friendly and professional manner and escort them to the examination room.
• Take vital signs and accurately enter results in the patient chart.
• Review and update medical history with each patient.
• Accurately complete and update patient medical records.
• Prepare patients for examination, tests, or procedures.
• Perform clinic duties to maintain smooth flow of the clinic.
• Notify physician when patient is ready for examination.
• Perform ECGs and stress tests according to protocol.
• Return patient calls within 24 hours.
• Ensure physicians are notified of all pertinent test results.
• Refer patients to outside testing and appointments as instructed by the physician.
• Schedule hospital procedures as prescribed and coordinate with Pre-Cert dept.
• Direct patients to checkout after visit and perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Vital signs

Medical history

Documentation

Patient communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Medical Assistant or Accredited Nursing Program

Tools

eCW

Job description

Medical Assistant (2845)

CSA - Building B1 - Lafayette, LA 70508; CSA - New Iberia - New Iberia, LA 70560

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Category: Other Positions

Description

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Assistant to join our team at Cardiology Specialists of Acadiana in LaFayette, LA.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients in a friendly and professional manner and escorts them to the examination room.
• Take vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, temperature) and height and weight measurements; accurately enters results in patient's chart.
• Review and update medical history with each patient.
• Accurately complete and update patient medical record.
• Prepare patient for examination, test(s) or procedure(s).
• Perform clinic duties in efficient manner to maintain smooth flow of clinic.
• Notify physician when patient is ready for examination.
• Perform procedures (ex: EKG, stress test, etc.) according to protocol as needed.
• Return patient calls within 24 hours.
• Ensure that physician is notified of all pertinent test results.
• Refer patients to appropriate outside testing and appointments as instructed by the physician.
• Correctly schedule hospital procedures as prescribed by physician; notify Pre-Cert dept in advance.
• Direct or escort patient to check-out counter upon completion of the visit.
• Perform any other services deemed reasonable by physician or supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of accredited certified medical assistant or accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in performing clinical activities in a medical environment.
• eCW experience preferred but not required.
• Basic knowledge of medical office procedures and medical terminology with concentration in cardiology.

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