Medical Assistant (3120)

US Heart and Vascular; Spring (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

US Heart and Vascular is seeking a Medical Assistant to join Samuel Family Cardiology in Spring, TX. This full-time, day-shift role supports clinicians with patient intake, vital signs, chart prep, and EMR updates in a busy cardiology clinic.

The ideal candidate will have completed a Medical Assistant program, be proficient with EKGs, and bring cardiac care exposure. A High School diploma or Texas GED is required, and willingness to move between nearby locations is a plus.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• EKG administration experience required.
• Cardiac care exposure preferred.
• High School diploma or Texas GED required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to obtain medical history and concerns.
• Measures vital signs and records in charts.
• Preps patient charts for next-day clinic.
• Reviews imaging orders and submits with billable codes.
• Verifies and inputs patient medications into EMR; updates as needed.
• Access hospital EMRs as required.
• Provides H&P and labs to ASC team 2 days prior to case.
• Fills out surgery patient sheet to flag ASC cases.
• Runs missed appointment queries to reschedule patients.
• Responsible for EKG: entering orders with correct physician/diagnosis.
• Proficient lead placement; report equipment issues to manager.
• Operates EKG, treadmill, and other diagnostics.
• Handles pharmacy calls and prescription refills.
• Responds to EMR portal messages and patient calls within 2 hours.
• Adds follow-up documentation in clinical notes.
• Schedules patient follow-ups during clinic visits.
• Reviews testing instructions with patients at checkout.
• May assist with insurance precertification and prior authorization.
• May move between locations as needed.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

EKG administration

Cardiac experience

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Medical Assistant program completion

Job description

Medical Assistant (3120)

SFC - Spring - Spring, TX 77388

Overview

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Travel Percentage: None

Category: Other Positions

Description

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

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.