Medical Assistant (3277)

US Heart and Vascular (USHV); La Fayette (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

CME allowance

Monday-Friday schedule

Job summary

US Heart and Vascular is seeking a Medical Assistant to join Cardiology Specialists of Acadiana in Lafayette, LA. You will greet patients, take vital signs, update records and prepare for examinations under physician guidance.

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, completion of an accredited medical assistant or nursing program, and at least 2 years' clinical experience in a medical setting, particularly cardiology, with strong medical terminology knowledge.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an accredited Medical Assistant program or accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of 2 years' clinical experience in a medical environment, preferably cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and escort to examination room; maintain professional demeanor.
• Take vital signs and accurately enter results in patient chart.
• Review and update patient medical history and records.
• Prepare patient for examination and tests; assist physician as needed.
• Perform procedures (e.g., EKG, stress test) per protocol.

Skills

2 years clinical experience

Cardiology procedures knowledge

Medical terminology knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Medical Assistant program

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: CSA - Building B2 - Lafayette, LA 70508
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 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.
• Basic knowledge of medical office procedures and medical terminology with concentration in cardiology.

Why Choose Us?

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

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