Medical Assistant (3243)

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

Job summary

US Heart and Vascular is seeking a Medical Assistant to join Heart Clinic of Hammond in Hammond, LA. You will support physicians, take vital signs, prepare exam rooms, and maintain patient records in a day-shift, full-time setting.

The ideal candidate has completed a Medical Assistant program, with cardiology experience and EKG skills preferred. This role offers hands-on patient care in a fast-paced clinic and opportunities to grow within the team.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• Previous experience in Cardiology preferred.
• Experience with EKGs is required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs (pulse, temperature, blood pressure, weight, height) and records data in charts.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Record patients' medical history and test results in medical records.
• Assist physicians during examinations and treatments.
• Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Prepare treatment rooms for examinations and keep them clean and organized.
• Operate EKGs or other equipment to perform routine diagnostic tests.

Skills

EKG experience

Cardiology experience

Education

Medical Assistant program

Job description

Medical Assistant (3243)

HCOH - Hammond - Hammond, LA 70403

Overview

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Travel Percentage: Up to 10%

Category: Other Positions

Description

US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Assistant to join our team at Heart Clinic of Hammond located in Hammond, LA

Responsibilities:

• Interviews patients, measures vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure, weight, and height and records information in patients’ charts.
• Show patients to examination rooms and prepare them for the physician.
• Record patients' medical history, vital statistics, or information such as test results in medical records.
• Help physicians examine and treat patients
• Authorize drug refills and provide prescription information to pharmacies.
• Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations, keeping the rooms neat and clean.
• Operate electrocardiogram (EKG), or other equipment to administer routine diagnostic tests.

Requirements:

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program
• Previous experience in Cardiology Preferred
• Experience with EKGs is required

About Hammond, LA

Hammond LA is located 45 miles east of Baton Rouge and 45 miles northwest of New Orleans. As the commercial hubHammond boasts fine restaurants, modern shopping centers, beautiful parks and southeastern Louisiana University. With a townscape shaded by venerable live oaks, this is a place to discover regional hallmarks like Cajun cooking and super-fresh seafood, combined with guided swamp tours and encounters with alligators.