Medical Assistant (3381)

Paycom; Sugar Land, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

CME allowance

Monday-Friday schedule

Job summary

Houston Cardiovascular Associates seeks a Full-time Medical Assistant to support daily clinic operations in Sugar Land/Houston. You will interview patients, record vitals, prep charts, and help with imaging orders and EMR medication entries.

The role requires EKG administration experience; cardiac exposure is a plus. A Medical Assistant program completion and a Texas GED/high school diploma are needed. Monday–Friday schedule with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Medical Assistant program.
• Experience in administration of EKGs is required.
• Cardiac experience is preferred but not required.
• High School diploma or Texas accredited GED.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients to obtain medical history and concerns.
• Measures vital signs and records data in charts.
• Preps patient charts for next day clinic and reviews imaging orders.
• Inputs medications into EMR and maintains accurate lists.
• Operates EKG equipment and assists with routine testing.
• Handles portal messages and phone calls, and schedules follow-ups.

Skills

EKG administration

Vital signs

EMR input

Charting

Education

Medical Assistant program

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

# Medical Assistant (3381)HCVA - Sugar Land - Sugar Land, TX 77479; HCVA - Museo 8th Floor Main - Houston, TX 77004## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelHigh School Diploma/GEDTravel PercentageUp to 50%CategoryOther Positions## DescriptionUS Heart and Vascular is in need of a Full-time Medical Assistant to join our team at Houston Cardiovascular Associates in Houston, 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 Houston, TX:**Houston is a diverse city with a booming job market in energy, healthcare, and tech. It has no state income tax, an affordable cost of living, and world-class dining and entertainment. Green spaces, museums, and pro sports teams add to its appeal. Whether for career growth or culture, Houston has it all.