Medical Assistant (3649)

US Heart and Vascular; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Monday-Friday schedule

CME allowance

Job summary

US Heart and Vascular in Houston, TX is seeking a Medical Assistant to perform vital signs, input medications in EMR, and support physicians during exams. The role includes EKGs, Holter monitoring, stress tests, and patient communication, with a Monday–Friday schedule and strong team collaboration.

Required is a high school diploma or GED, completion of an MA program with externship, MA certification (or within 90 days), BCLS, and English fluency. Cardiology experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited Medical Assistant program with externship.
• Current MA certification or within 90 days of hire.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Experience administering EKGs.
• Cardiology practice experience preferred.
• Fluent in English (speaks, reads, writes).
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Take patient vital signs and input medications into EMR.
• Assist physicians with patient exams as needed.
• Perform EKGs, rhythm strips, and printouts; monitor stress tests when required.
• Handle Holter monitor hook-ups/removals and event recorders.
• Manage prescription refills and pharmacy phone calls; review charts.
• Maintain CPR/MA certifications and participate in team work.
• May assist with pretreatment authorizations, scheduling, and transfers.
• May travel between locations as needed.

Skills

EKG administration

English fluency

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Medical Assistant training program with externship

Medical Assistant certification

BCLS certification

Job description

Medical Assistant (3649)

MCA - Memorial City Main - Houston, TX 77024

Overview

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Category: Other Positions

Description

Responsibilities:

• Takes patient vital signs (blood pressure, heart rate, weight, etc.)
• Verifies and inputs patient medications into EMR. Making changes and additions as needed to the medication list.
• Responsible for EKG, rhythm strip, and signal average EKG hook-ups and printouts. (Proficiency Required)
• Assist physicians with patient exams as needed.
• Responsible for Holter monitor hook-ups and removals, event recorders and Loop recorders. (Proficiency Required)
• Ability to perform stress tests as needed and to assist in test interpretation.
• Takes pharmacy phone calls, reviews charts, and calls in prescription refills.
• Monitors pharmacy samples, removing them from stock as expired.
• Receives and returns phone calls from patients and other external sources. Receives and returns portal messages in the EMR.
• Maintains current CPR and Medical Assistant certification.
• Actively demonstrates teamwork at all times.
• Performs other duties as required.
• May also be responsible for insurance precertification, prior authorization, procedure/surgery scheduling and coordinating transfers and admissions.
• May be required to move between locations as needed.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or Texas accredited GED
• Graduation from an accredited Medical Assistant training program with completion of program externship is required
• Current Medical Assistant certification or must obtain within 90 days of hire date.
• Current BCLS certification.
• Must have experience in administration of EKGs.
• Cardiology practice experience preferred but not required.
• Fluently speaks, reads, and writes English.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Why Choose Us?

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

About Memorial City: Memorial City is a vibrant, Mixed-use district in West Houston, Texas, known for its combination of commercial, residential and recreational spaces. Anchored by the sprawling Memorial City Mall, the area offers a wide range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center, one of the largest hospitals in the region, serves as a key landmark, providing top-tier healthcare services. The area is also home to several corporate offices, luxury hotels, and high-end apartments, making it a dynamic hub for both professionals and families. with easy access to major highways like I-10, Memorial City is conveniently located for those commuting to downtown Houston or the Energy Corridor, making it a desirable place to live, work, and visit.