Medical Assistant (3693)

US Heart and Vascular; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Monday-Friday schedule

CME allowance

Job summary

US Heart and Vascular is seeking a Full-Time Medical Assistant for Houston, TX. The role involves patient interviews, vital signs, chart preparation, and EMR management to support cardiovascular care teams.

The ideal candidate has a Medical Assistant program completion, EKG experience, and basic familiarity with ICD coding. Position requires up to 50% travel and a Monday–Friday schedule.

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

• Interview patients to obtain medical history and concerns.
• Measure vital signs and record in charts.
• Prepare patient charts for next day clinic.
• Submit orders for imaging with billable diagnoses (ICD).
• Enter medications into EMR and update as needed.
• Access hospital EMRs as needed.
• Provide H&P and labs to ASC team 2 days in advance.
• Fill out surgery patient sheets to flag ASC cases.
• Run missed-appointment queries weekly.
• Manage EKG orders with physician and diagnosis.
• Operate EKG, treadmill, and diagnostic equipment.
• Handle prescription refills by phone.
• Respond to portal messages in EMR.
• Return patient calls within 2 hours.
• Add follow-up documentation in clinical notes.

Skills

EKG administration

Vital signs

Medical history interview

Education

Medical Assistant program

HS diploma or GED

Tools

EMR system

ICD codes

Job description

Medical Assistant (3693)

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Overview

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Education Level: High School Diploma/GED

Travel Percentage: Up to 50%

Category: Other Positions

Description

US 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

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