Medical Assistant (3120)

US Heart & Vascular; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Monday-Friday schedule

CME allowance

Job summary

US Heart & Vascular is seeking a Medical Assistant to support Samuel Family Cardiology in Spring, TX. The role involves interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, preparing charts, and confirming imaging orders. The incumbent will input medications in the EMR and access hospital EMRs as needed.

Completion of a Medical Assistant program and EKG experience are required; cardiac experience is a plus. The position offers a day shift, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to work within a

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• Experience in administration of EKGs is required.
• High School diploma or Texas accredited GED; cardiac experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to obtain medical history and current concerns.
• Measures vital signs and records data in charts.
• Preps patient charts for next day clinic.
• Reviews imaging orders and submits missing orders with ICD codes.
• Inputs and updates patient medications in the EMR.
• Access hospital EMRs as needed.
• Provides H&P and labs to ASC team 2 days in advance.
• Fills out surgery patient sheet to flag ASC cases.
• Runs missed-appointment queries to reschedule patients weekly.
• Responsible for EKG orders with physician and diagnosis.
• Operates EKG, treadmill, and related diagnostic equipment.
• Handles prescription refills via pharmacy calls.
• Responds to EMR portal messages promptly (within 2 hours).
• Documents follow-ups in clinical notes after completing tasks.
• Schedules follow-up visits during clinic appointments.
• Reviews testing instructions with patients at checkout.
• May handle insurance precertification and pre-authorization during transition.
• May move between locations as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

EKG administration

Vital signs & documentation

EMR software proficiency

Education

Medical Assistant program completion

High School diploma or GED

Cardiac experience preferred

Tools

EMR systems

EKG machine

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: SFC - Spring - Spring, TX 77388
Position Type: Full Time
Education Level: High School Diploma/GED
Travel Percentage: None
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Other Positions
US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Assistant to join our team at Samuel Family Cardiology in Spring TX.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to obtain medical history and current medical concerns.
• Measures vital signs such as pulse rate, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information in patients’ charts.
• Preps patient charts for next day clinic
• Reviews testing appointments to confirm there are orders for imaging; if order is missing, submit order with billable diagnosis codes utilizing ICD master list.
• Verifies and inputs patient medications into EMR. Making changes and additions as needed to the medication list.
• Access hospital EMRs as needed.
• Provides H&P and labs to ASC team at least 2 days in advance of case
• Fill out surgery patient sheet to flag cases for ASC.
• Runs “missed appointment” query to identify patients that need to be rescheduled on a weekly basis.
• Responsible for EKG. Entering orders with correct physician and diagnosis.
• Accurate lead placement. (Proficiency Required). Charging equipment after each clinic. Notify the clinical manager if equipment is malfunctioning.
• Operates electrocardiograph (EKG), treadmill, and other equipment to administer routine diagnostic test
• Takes pharmacy phone calls, reviews charts, and calls in prescription refills.
• Receives and returns portal messages in the EMR.
• Return patient calls/tasks, even if only to acknowledge receipt of the voicemail, and that an answer is being sought. Return calls within 2 hours.
• Add follow up documentation in clinical notes when task is completed (ie. Called patient to deliver results, scheduled follow up, etc).
• Schedules patients follow up visits during clinic appt.
• Thoroughly reviews testing instructions with patients at check out.
• May also be responsible for insurance precertification, prior authorization (until fully transitioned to the billing team).
• May be required to move between locations as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program
• Experience in administration of EKG's is required
• Cardiac Experience is preferred but not required
• High School diploma or Texas accredited GED

Why Choose Us

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Monday-Friday schedule
• CME allowance

About Spring, TX

Spring TX offers the perfect blend of suburban comfort and city convenience. With beautiful tree-lined neighborhoods, excellent schools, and easy access to Houston’s major employers and attractions, it’s an ideal place for families and professionals alike. Residents enjoy plenty of local charm, from The Woodlands’ shopping and dining to scenic parks, trails, and community events that bring people together. Spring delivers a warm, welcoming atmosphere with all the perks of Texas living.