Medical Assistant (3424)

Paycom - ATS; Sugar Land, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

CME allowance

Job summary

Houston Cardiovascular Associates in Sugar Land, TX is hiring a full-time Medical Assistant. The role involves interviewing patients, measuring vital signs, preparing charts, updating EMR medications, and performing EKGs and routine tests. Some travel may be required for multiple clinic locations within the Sugar Land area.

Qualifications include completion of a Medical Assistant program, experience with EKGs, and a high school diploma or GED. Cardiac experience is preferred but not required.

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 current concerns
• Measures vital signs and records data in charts
• Preps patient charts for next day clinic
• Reviews imaging orders; submits orders with diagnosis codes if missing
• Verifies and inputs medications into the EMR and updates as needed
• Performs EKG and related equipment setup for routine tests
• Returns portal messages and patient calls promptly (within 2 hours)
• Schedules follow-up visits and documents outcomes

Job description

# Medical Assistant (3424)HCVA - Sugar Land - Sugar Land, TX 77479## OverviewPosition TypeFull TimeJob ShiftDayEducation LevelHigh School Diploma/GEDTravel PercentageUp to 25%CategoryOther Positions## DescriptionUS Heart and Vascular is in need of a full time Medical Assistant to join our team at Houston Cardiovascular Associates in Sugar Land, 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 Area:**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.