Medical Assistant (3612)

US Heart & Vascular; Houston, Friendswood, Pasadena (TX, TX, TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Monday-Friday schedule

CME allowance

Job summary

US Heart & Vascular is seeking a Medicine Assistant to join Orion Medical in Houston, TX. The role focuses on direct patient care, assisting with nuclear medicine and PET procedures, and ensuring accurate scheduling and documentation.

The ideal candidate has a CMA credential, BLS/ACLS, and at least 1 year of experience, with IV injection training. Monday–Friday schedule with comprehensive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Certified Medical Assistant required; BLS & ACLS certifications expected.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in a clinical setting.
• Training in intravenous injections previously performed.

Responsibilities

• Treats all patients with dignity and privacy; provides direct patient care.
• Prepares consent forms and assists with nuclear medicine and PET schedules.
• Provides patient education on procedures and obtains informed consent.
• Performs nursing functions and assists with exams per physician orders.

Skills

1 year experience

IV injections training

Direct patient care

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Certified Medical Assistant

BLS & ACLS certification

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Orion - Houston Main - Houston, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School Diploma/GED, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Other Positions, US Heart and Vascular is in need of a Medicine Assistant to join our team at Orion Medical in Houston TX

Responsibilities

• Treats all patients with dignity, respect and preserves patient privacy; provides direct patient care.
• Prepares consent forms and assists with patients on both nuclear medicine and PET daily schedules.
• Provides patient education on procedure to be performed; obtains informed consent.
• Carries out physician’s orders; assists with various aspects of the nuclear medicine examination, including IV injection and stress treadmill operation.
• Documents EMR timely of each examination.
• Assists with patient scheduling; ensures proper insurance authorization obtained prior to performance of exam.
• Adheres to OSHA PPE & company safety guidelines in providing patient care; maintains clean exam rooms and equipment.
• Performs nursing function and other duties outside of department in absence of patient exams.
• Maintains and re-stocks clinical supplies; notifies appropriate personnel of inventory for purchasing.
• Perform any other services deemed reasonable by physician or supervisor.

Requirements

• Certified Medical Assistant
• BLS & ACLS certification
• Minimum of 1 year experience
• Previous professional training to perform intravenous injections.
• Training in nuclear medicine procedures is preferred but not required

Why Choose Us?

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

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