Medical Assistant (3331)

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

Job summary

US Heart & Vascular is seeking a Medical Assistant to join Welch Cardiology in Lafayette, LA. This full-time, day-shift position supports clinic operations, patient intake, and cardiology-specific tasks.

You will take vital signs, update records, prepare patients for exams, and coordinate tests with physicians, maintaining accuracy and compassionate patient care. Qualifications include a high school diploma, CMA certification or accredited nursing program, and at least one year of clinical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of accredited certified medical assistant or accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of 1 year 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.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and escort to the examination room.
• Take vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, temperature) and enter results in patient 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).
• Notify physician when patient is ready for examination.
• Direct or escort patient to checkout counter upon completion of the visit.
• Perform any other services deemed reasonable by physician or supervisor.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs

Clinical duties

Communication

Education

CMA certification

Accredited nursing program

Tools

eCW

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Welch Cardiology - Beaulilieu - Lafayette, LA 70508Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: High School Diploma/GEDTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayJob Category: Other PositionsUS Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medical Assistant to join our team at Welch Cardiology 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 1 year 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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